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Flag Description
White with a blue hexagram (six-pointed linear star) known as the magen david (shield of david) centered between two equal horizontal blue bands near the top and bottom edges of the flag.

Currency
The new Israeli shekel.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 22, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Middle east, bordering the mediterranean sea, between egypt and lebanon.

Climate
Temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas.

Terrain
Negev desert in the south; low coastal plain; central mountains; jordan rift valley.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Dead Sea -408 m. The highest point is at Har Meron 1,208 m.

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Map of Israel

Israel

This is a map of Israel. The map illustrates the location of Jerusalem and its proximity to Haifa, Nazareth, Elat, and the Mediterranean Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Jordan / Egypt / Syria

Israel News:
Gaza militants 'to end rockets'
Hamas in Gaza says it has reached an agreement with other militant groups to stop firing rockets into Israeli territory.
Israel halts stadium construction
Israel orders construction work on an internationally financed football stadium being built for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank to be halted.

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