Izrael
Izrael, commonly referred to in English as Israel, is a country in the Middle East on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest; it has a coastline along the Mediterranean and a naval presence near its southern waters. The capital and seat of government is Jerusalem, though the international status of the city remains disputed and many foreign missions are in Tel Aviv. The population is about 9.7 million, with a Jewish majority and a significant Arab minority; official languages are Hebrew and Arabic, and English is widely used in public life.
Israel is a parliamentary democracy. The Knesset, a 120-seat unicameral parliament, is elected every four years;
Founded in 1948, Israel emerged from the end of the British Mandate for Palestine and has fought
Israel has a highly developed economy with a strong technology sector and diversified services. Immigration, including