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Israel quiz
Israel shows up in 8 quizzes: flag, outline, one trivia question, one number, capital, 8 Explorer photos and the Asia map. Acre and Masada are among its 8 photos.
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8 questions about Israel only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Israel at a glance
| Capital | Jerusalem |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Lebanon |
| Population | 9.4 million (2024 estimate), 98th of 196 |
| Area | 21,937 km², 146th of 196 |
| People per km² | 429 |
| Land borders | Palestine (389 km), Jordan (327 km), Egypt (208 km), Syria (83 km), Lebanon (81 km) |
| Coastline | 273 km |
| Highest point | Mitspe Shlagim, 2,224 m |
| Lowest point | Dead Sea, -431 m |
| Official language | Hebrew |
| Currency | new shekel |
| Flag colours | white and blue |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +972 |
| Largest cities | Tel Aviv-Yafo (4.4 million), Haifa (1.2 million), Jerusalem (970,000) |
| Terrain | Negev desert in the south; low coastal plain; central mountains; Jordan Rift Valley |
| Climate | Temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas |
| Where the name comes from | Named after the ancient Kingdom of Israel; according to Biblical tradition, the Jewish patriarch Jacob received the name Israel (meaning "He who struggles with God") after he wrestled with an angel of the Lord |
| In our quizzes | 8 packs |
Of 5 land neighbours, Palestine shares the longest border with Israel (389 km) and Lebanon the shortest (81 km); there are also 273 km of coast. By area Israel is 146th of 196 countries, just behind Belize and ahead of El Salvador. The lowest point, Dead Sea, lies 431 m below sea level.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
8 in Explorer
A walled Crusader port with an Ottoman old town by the sea.
Photo: israeltourism from Israel / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Herod's mountaintop fortress above the Dead Sea, last stand of the Jewish revolt.
Photo: Godot13 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The dome-shaped hill of Galilee traditionally held to be the site of the Transfiguration.
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The lakeside fishing village where Jesus lived and preached in the Gospels.
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
A walled holy city crowned by the golden Dome of the Rock.
Photo: Godot13 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A port city on Mount Carmel, with the terraced Bahá'í Gardens cascading to the sea.
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsAll 8 Israel photos in Explorer →
Questions we ask
4| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tel Aviv is a major city in which country? | Israel |
| Haifa is a major port city in which country? | Israel |
| What currency does Israel use? | Shekel |
| In what year was the State of Israel founded? | 1948 |
Facts from our quizzes
Israel, question by question
Jordan is a wrong choice for Jerusalem and again for Israel's flag and outline. Lebanon, Jordan and Syria sit beside Israel in the flag round. Jordan, Lebanon and Syria again for the outline.
Trivia asks: “What currency does Israel use?” The answer is Shekel. Israel in numbers: the year 1948 (the State of Israel founded). Acre and Masada, two of 8 Israel photos, are marked easy; Arabah is marked hard.
Every Israel question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
Which continent is Israel in?
Israel is in Asia.
What is the population of Israel?
About 9.4 million (2024 estimate).
Which countries border Israel?
Israel borders Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Syria and Lebanon.
What is the highest point in Israel?
Mitspe Shlagim, at 2,224 m.
What is the official language of Israel?
Hebrew.