A practical geographic orientation
Israel in Western Asia, with Jerusalem as a geographic reference
Israel is in Western Asia, and Jerusalem is listed as its capital in the records consulted. Languages, currency and coordinates offer a starting point; practical travel details need up-to-date verification.
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Before planning a route through Israel, it helps to distinguish the facts that locate the country from details that can change and should be checked. Israel is in Western Asia, has a coastline, and Jerusalem is listed as its capital. Arabic and Hebrew are the languages recorded in the information consulted, and the currency is the Israeli new shekel (ILS). This guide is deliberately limited in scope: it does not replace a current check of connections, entry conditions or local information, and it does not assume the capital is the only possible base for organising a visit.
A coastal country in Western Asia
Israel is in Asia and, within that region, in Western Asia. It is not landlocked. These coordinates provide an initial framework for reading a map, but they do not by themselves describe travel distances, operational borders or the current situation for getting around. Before planning a specific route, consult up-to-date maps and travel advisories; general geographic facts do not confirm that a connection will be available or suitable on a particular date. Location is a stable reference, not a substitute for checking logistics.
Jerusalem as an administrative and geographic reference
Jerusalem is listed as the capital in the records consulted. The geographic databases provided also identify the city as a locality in Israel and give coordinates of approximately 31.77° north and 35.22° east. For travellers, this makes it possible to locate the city on a map and recognise it as a reference point for the country, without assuming it is the arrival point or practical centre of every itinerary. The available information does not describe attractions, urban transport, accessibility, opening hours or visiting conditions. Check separately any details you need to arrive, get around or access a particular place.
Hebrew, Arabic and everyday communication
Hebrew and Arabic are listed as languages of Israel in the information provided. The available information does not specify the contexts in which they are used, which other languages visitors may encounter or what translation services are available. It is therefore sensible to treat these languages as national references, not as a guarantee of communication at a particular business, during an administrative process or in a specific locality. If you need assistance in a particular language, confirm this directly with the relevant service. The recorded linguistic diversity can help set expectations, but it does not establish that assistance will be available.
Currency: the Israeli new shekel
The currency listed is the Israeli new shekel, with the code ILS and symbol ₪. This helps identify the denomination when checking information or payment details, but the evidence provides no exchange rates, fees, card acceptance, cash availability or prices. Before travelling, check exchange rates and payment conditions with financial providers and relevant businesses; both can change. Do not treat this basic fact sheet as a travel budget: estimating costs requires current information tailored to your dates and needs. ILS identifies the currency, not the cost of the trip.
What to confirm before finalising your itinerary
The information consulted helps locate the country and identify its capital, languages and currency; it does not cover flights, local transport, accommodation, opening hours, fares, entry requirements or safety advice. Verify these matters with official sources and relevant providers shortly before making decisions, and check again if your dates or routes change. Dynamic information deserves particular attention: a route appearing on a map does not confirm that it is operating, and a general reference is no substitute for current advisories. Plan using dated, specific information, especially when a decision depends on connections or local conditions.
References consulted during editorial review. Times, requirements and advisories may change: always confirm with the official source.
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- Jerusalem GeoNamesDatos geográficos bajo CC BY 4.0; requiere atribución a GeoNames. Fuente: GeoNames
- Jerusalem GeoNamesDatos geográficos bajo CC BY 4.0; requiere atribución a GeoNames. Fuente: GeoNames
- Jerusalem, Jerusalem Subdistrict, Jerusalem District, Israel OpenStreetMapODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. Fuente: OpenStreetMap
- Jerusalem, Geula, Jerusalem, Jerusalem Subdistrict, Jerusalem District, Israel OpenStreetMapODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. Fuente: OpenStreetMap
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