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About Israel
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Climate
Israel enjoys typical Mediterranean weather, with long, sunny summers and mild winters. The country’s geographical diversity makes for several climate areas. This page features detailed information on climate and weather conditions around Israel throughout the year.
Geography and nature
Israel is small but it features diverse geographical features: an urbanized coastal plain, evergreen mountains in the North, and various forms of desert in the South. Read more in the Geography and Nature page of the Israel Tourism Portal.
People and languages
Israel’s 7 million inhabitants make up a fascinating array of cultures, beliefs, traditions and languages, with Jewish immigrants from everywhere on the globe, Moslem and Christian Arabs, and many more. Read more about people in Israel on this page of the Israel Tourism Portal.
The Jewish calendar and holidays
The Jewish calendar, based on the lunar cycle, is full of unique holidays and festivities. This page on the Israel Tourism Portal features detailed information on the Jewish calendar and about each and every holiday.
Israel Past and Present
The history of Israel, the Holy Land, goes back thousands of years, with the rise and fall of numerous empires and cultures. It is also where the Jewish people rebuilt its home after almost 2,000 years of exile. This page provides an introduction to the history of the land of Israel and the modern state of Israel.
 
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Last Update: 12/1/2008
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Exchange Rate
Last Update: 01/12/2008
Dollar3.99
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