♥ ღ ♥ 10 facts about Israel, whom you did not know ♥ ღ ♥. Ten unusual facts about Israel, who will surprise the Russian man in Israel as well as the facts about Israel

1. Israel - Paradise for tourists. Here there will be excursions for every taste. Religious tourists can go biblical places. You can visit the Christian Jerusalem or Jerusalem of the Three Religions, where you will be conducted according to Muslims, Christians and Jews places. Lovers to improve and soak in the sun can go to the Dead Sea, where you can not only lie in salt water and do not drown, but also visit hydrogen sulfide and mud baths. Men will be an interesting excursion to the open-air tank museum, where military equipment and the years are collected. Near the Museum is the Latrian Monastery of the Virgin, where the monks of silence live. At the monastery there is a small cozy shop, where they sell wine and brandy. Wishing to be tasting. In the same area is the Park "Mini Israel", where all the significant attractions of Israel are presented in miniature. The park will be interesting and adults and children. For fans of Flora, the "Utopia" park is open, where the orchids are growing and the butterflies hook. And women should look at the diamond exchange in Tel Aviv, where experienced hemologists will help you choose the stone for your taste and wallet.

4. The capital of the country is Jerusalem. There are main state institutions there. But Tel Aviv is recognized as the business center of Israel, where the headquarters of international corporations and consulates of most countries are concentrated.

5. As in Russia in any city there is Lenin Street or Lenin Square, and sometimes both together, so in Israel in every city there is the street named after David Ben Gurion or Theodora Herzl. In general, here in every way chasing the ideologues of Zionism.

6. The official institution, that is, the regulations of the registry office, marriage does not exist. Not once tried to drag the bill, but in Knesset (local parliament) he does not gain the necessary number of votes. Therefore, there is only a religious marriage. Only representatives of one religion can play a wedding. Interreligious in love will have a trip to Cyprus or to the Czech Republic, where you will be broken in the town hall in 5 minutes. Israel recognizes marriages prisoners in other countries.

7. In connection with the current situation, the so-called "Paraguayan marriage" is distributed. This is a marriage that does not require the presence of two sides at the ceremony. It lies on the notarial power of attorney for the conclusion of marriage from the future / his spouse / spouse. Marriage certificate is assigned by the Consul of Israel in Paraguay and is officially recognized. Such a marriage is recommended to issue pairs that fear that in the case of the departure of the Ministry of Internal Affairs it will refuse to let the spouse into the country, a citizen of another country.

8. Week begins on Sunday. And on Saturday (Sabbath) everything dies. Although, as local residents say, now it is no longer the way about 15 years ago, some stores are open.

9. The population of the whole country is equal to the population of half of Moscow. Of these, a quarter is Russian-speaking people from the CIS countries.

10. Official languages \u200b\u200bin the country are Hebrew and Arabic (this is the second language, but the chief Hebrew), but the English is also recognized (the signs even duplicate), Russian (where here without him), Georgian, French and Amharic.

11. So much French as in Israel, probably, there is no in France. There is even a joke about this: "Want to learn French, go to Eilat." (Eilat - the resort and southern city of the country located on the banks of the Red Sea).

12. Hebrew is simple and very logical language. It is just necessary to get used to it, especially for the fact that there are no vowels in the alphabet and that they write right to left. Traction open books at first, and not from the end, as it should be, to overcome it difficult.

13. There are few words in Hebrew, and the verbs are all four less than four times than in Russian. Therefore, it is thin, you can rather be quite soon, it will take about 6 months, subject to constant spoken practice. To read the philosophical work of time will leave much more, but "Shukovsky" (from the word Shuk - the market) Hebrew "Take" quickly.

14. In Israel, you can live all my life and practically know Hebrew, even the Israelis born here will understand you. But as a job on the seller in the store with souvenirs for Russian tourists you will not be able to move. To find a good job, you need to know Hebrew.

15. But the Russian folklore from repatriates from the CIS countries: "I live in a hole, bathe in the pit," that in translation means: "I live in an apartment, bathe in the sea." Apartment on Hebrew - Dira, the sea - pit :)

16. The climate is wet and hot. In winter, however, it's pretty cool: +15 degrees Here this feelings are the same as "0" in Russia.

17. Here you can easily meet the girl in sandals and fur coat or vice versa in short shorts and T-shirt, but in fur boots.

18. Approx in June, swimming in the Mediterranean becomes extreme. The coast is suitable for an inconspicuous number of burning jellyfish. Their poison leaves strong burns on the skin. It is better not to swim and wait for a decrease in these residents of the seas. When they leave, the eords of the poison will annoy the rest of the rest, so take a bottle with vinegar with you. If the burden is big, then the vinegar will save you before providing professional medical care.

19. To buy land to property is almost impossible. The private sector is, but the land in rentals is almost per century. A 3-bedroom apartment without repair will cost about 200-250 thousand dollars. Therefore, many people live in removable accommodation with decades or draw up a mortgage.

20. The average salary here is higher than in Russia, times in 2, but at the same time prices for a number of goods are higher than 3 times 3. Therefore, receiving 2,000 thousand dollars here, half give for rent a small apartment, a quarter will go to food and household goods.

21. Communal payments eat another quarter of salaries. Electricity times 2 times more expensive, water is almost on gold weight. All at home has a filter, since it is not recommended to drink from under the tap. And then in the kidneys are not the fact that sand and stones, but also bricks for the construction of the house will appear :)

22. Split systems are all in each room in the apartment. But they are trying not to include and endure to the last and when it is hot and when it is cold, electricity is expensive.

23. If you got a personal car here, prepare for the liter of gasoline to give 7 shekels (2 dollars). And the price is constantly growing. But local is ready to spend any amounts, just to go in your own car, and not in public transport.

24. By the way, every Thursday evening and every Sunday morning on buses and trains without special skills do not squeeze. The reason is that the soldiers go home from the army to the weekend. They are released in turns of almost all, where they would not serve, every 2 weeks.

25. The population of Israel is currently about eight and a half million people. Therefore, if we take the dynamics since 1948, when only 806,000 people lived in Israel, which suggests that the population has grown 10 times within 67 years.

It is worth saying that about 6,251,000 people themselves live on the territory of Israel, or 74.9%, in addition, the second, in the number of people, are Arabs. They live 1,730,000 people, which is about 20.7%. In addition, there is a category "Others" - these are Christians, persons who are not Arabs who have other religions. The same class includes repatriates that do not have religious affiliation, but they were repatriated using the "Return Law". This category in Israel includes about 364,000 people, which is 4.4%.
This statistician takes into account all the Jews that live on the lands of Jews and Samaria, while the Arab population living here, which does not appreciate kosher food, is simply not taken into account.

In the year in Israel, approximately 176 thousand children are born and about 44 thousand die. At the same time, children in Jewish families are most often born, while among the Arabs there is a slow reduction in numbers.

It is worth saying that in orthodox families, the number of children can reach 6-7, the usual Jewish family is 2-3 children, religious from 4 children. Muslim families can be found from 2 to 4 children. Of the total number of people living in Israel, the Bedouin families can be distinguished, which meet from 4 to 6 children and who are very like to receive Jewish gifts.

A year, to the territory of Israel, up to 32 thousand new repatriates arrives, and in total, the independence of Israel has moved to live more than three and a half thousand repatriates, which amounted to about 41.9% of the total population. From this number, a third of all repatriates are immigrants from Asia and Africa, two more orders arrived from Europe, including from the countries of the former USSR, as well as America.
According to religious preferences, the Jews are divided into secular - about 43% of the total number of Jews, 20% include themselves to traditional, while separating from religious, 15% are traditional religious Jews, 10% are religious and 9% are orthodoxes. As you can see, the national composition of Israel is no wonderful creature, but has its own specific features.

26. Patriotism is developed to unprecedented heights. Almost all youth, even the repatriates who came here with teenagers, consider it their duty to serve for 3 years in the army. They say that if not they, then who will protect parents and the house.

27. Relations with neighboring countries in Israel are tense. Here, as anywhere, the phrase is relevant: "Want the world, get ready for war." And the citizens of Israel are ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

28. Many citizens go with weapons. Most often it is a service weapon. Security officers, security guards, etc. Not to mention the sedious soldiers, which generally go into the savings with automata. The first time is wild, then you get used to it.

29. Before entering each shopping center (Canyon), state agency, schools and universities are the framework of a metal detector and one or two security officers. While passing through the frame, your bag will open and study the contents. And absolutely without demand. Here seriously relate to security.

30. Police cars here run often. But peaceful citizens and tourists do not stick. However, once I watched such a picture: on a three-band, the policeman stopped the minibus for exceeding speed. The minibus moved at the extreme right strip and stopped there, the police car stopped on the middle lane, breaking the movement. The policeman came out, asked the driver of the bus and very violently and loudly explained the driver of the minibus that he was wrong. Gathered gathered. Tempered caught the minister of the law, although everything is there. East is still.

31. Crime in Israel is practically no. As local residents say, they simply have no time to think about all nonsense, as they have to work a lot. Parents quietly let go of their juvenents to walk all night.

32. The exchange of currency is mainly engaged in Georgians. Inexplicable but the fact.

33. Trains in Israel two-story. Be sure to go :)

34. Israel is famous for its medicine. And she is really at a very high level here.

35. A working citizen may not worry about his health, insurance will pay even expensive research and procedures if they are needed.

36. Old people in Israel a lot, due to the large life expectancy and good medicine. And they do not sit at home, but retain social activity. If there is a need for an elderly person, the social worker will be prefeed, which will help me, will prepare to eat and make up a company for a walk.

37. Children here are full, especially girls. Women in Israel are generally less than men, so even not very cute weak floor representatives easily find a couple.

38. A lot of children in Israel. If you believe the statistics, then approximately 3 children per woman. Such a high indicator the country is obliged to religious citizens, in whose families 5-7 children.

39. The local population is very friendly, will help and explain on the fingers. If you have a little hever, but make mistakes, you will be corrected and absolutely without malice or ridicule.

40. There are no stray dogs, but cats have a huge amount. When good locals overlook the homeless cat, the whole pack of 20-30 is completely sweaty muffins. They are not starving here. Even pigeons quietly pass in front of their nose, absolutely not fearing for their lives and health.

41. With insects in Israel, trouble. Cockroaches with American - centimeters 5 in length. It is standing on the night to leave a piece of chocolate on the bedside table, ants and will eat it and you will be distilled into an anthill. Therefore, all edible, including potatoes, is necessarily stored in the refrigerator, and not in the bag in the storage room. Cereals and pasta are better stored in hermetic glass jars, and then the weedon will not sleep, will wonder everything will be cleaned.

42. In cafes and restaurants of Israel, they feed on slaughter. If you order chicken tobacco, get ready for a chicken with an adult chicken size. And if you want to taste pork, then you have a direct road to Russian institutions. Pork - the product is not kosher.

43. In general, as regards the kitchen, it is very diverse here. After all, repatriates from many countries arrived in Israel. Some borrowed dishes became national. As, for example, Yemen Schug (something like Adzhika). It is eaten mainly with meat, but some individuals add it to borsch :)

44. Also the national dish is the hummus - a snack from the chick-puree, which is watered with olive oil, sprinkle with various seasonings and eaten with pita. Some Russians call it sealant because of the appearance, but it is very tasty.

45. Falafel is also prepared from chopped chickpeas - roasted balls. The dish is Arabic, but in Israel it is very loved. The taste of Falafel is even crackers. They are very good to beer.

46. \u200b\u200bA lot of Russian stores under signs in Russian, with Russian-language sellers and Russian products. But I never found the classic doctoral sausage.

47. If you like the low-fat kefir do not trust the inscriptions in Russian "Kefir 3%", he reminds 15% sour cream, from the bottle it has to shock in a mug. It is better to take a 1.5% analogue of Israeli production, it is more like a familiar product.

48. In supermarkets, prices are higher than on the market, moreover, much. Therefore, most people are purchased in the bazaar, where vegetables are even cleaner than in stores, the potatoes are completely mothful. The choice of fruit is colossal, and they are not considered an exotic in Israel.

49. Imagine what is the eastern bazaar? Sellers are not just shouting, they are yelling, with what are not any words, but simply make sounds to pay attention to their trading point.

50. If you find bakery on your way, do not pass by. Baking is just amazing: mini pizza, patties with potatoes, tuna, spinach, cottage cheese, etc., I'm not talking about classic oriental sweets. Figures rework.

51. The most significant of all the religious holidays of Israel (which is not really a holiday, but rather a day of memory and grief) Undoubtedly, Kippur or the day. On this day a strict post, you can not drink water. Do not even brush your teeth and wash. Driving a car, conversations on a mobile phone is also taboo, radio and television does not work. But the children are detround - ride bicycles and roller skates right through the roadway, even on the tracks.

52. As in any country of the world, there is a tourist and stay in it - these are different things. But in Israel, this contrast is felt especially.

53. In the army serve both boys and girls, thin and full, high and low, healthy and not very - everyone finds a lesson.

In honor of the 70-year-old anniversary of Israel - 70 reasons to love Israel!

From technological breakthroughs to the wonders of antiquity, the beauty of nature and social achievements, in Israel there are so many things for which it is necessary to thank God.

1. It is really the land flowing by milk and honey! Israeli cows are the most productive in the world. The middle Israeli cow gives about 25,500 pounds (approximately 11.5t) of milk annually, and Israel shares its know-how to increase the milk's mouth with other countries, for example, with Vietnam.

2. Thanks to the Israelis, the desert literally blossomed. The Israelis grows a huge amount of fruits, vegetables and flowers in Negev and Arava deserts. Israel exports agricultural products worth more than 1.3 billion dollars annually, and hitting the pepper records is grown in the desert of Arava!

11. Israel is one of the two countries that entered the new century with a positive increase in the number of trees.

12. In Israel, there is the only theater troupe in the world, fully consisting of deaf and blind actors, and on our banknotes there is a braille font for the blind.

13. You can see in Jerusalem the original wall of the nehemine times and stroll through the aquatic tunnels, which he built in the city of David.

14. You can see the remains of the second temple itself, in which Yeshua walked.

15. You can ride a boat on the sea Galilean and see the ancient boats that thousands of years.

16. You can swim with dolphins in Eilat and go skiing on a snowy mountain Hermon.

45. Israel is located on the advanced in the development of solar cell technology, and in 90% of Israeli houses water heats up with solar energy.

46. \u200b\u200bIn the city of Haifa, there is a second in the world the shortest underground funicular, raising passengers to Mount Carmel in just 6 stops!

47. Public transport is cheap, efficient, and there is free Wi-Fi in it.

48. A group of Israeli artists laid the beginning "libraries at stops," offering free books at stops for reading and exchange.

50. Many of the streets are named after biblical heroes, such as King David, Solomon, Samson.

51. There is a national biblical quiz, once it won the son of Benjamina Netanyahu.

52. The Prime Minister regularly visits the Bible Studies Courses, and often quotes the Bible in his speeches.

54. Israel received a disproportionately large number of Nobel Prizes in relation to its small area and population population, and more than all other countries of the Middle East combined.

55. Many applications for smartphones, such as WhatsApp, Viber and Waze were invented in Israel.

56. The Israeli company EWA has developed a technology for producing drinking water from air. The condenser absorbs moisture out of the air, holds it in gel granules with silicone base, and then condenses into the water. Moreover, 85% of the energy used returns back to the system.

57. In Israel, one of the biggest fractions of entrepreneurs in the world, because of which he got the nickname "Nation of startups." He has the highest share of entrepreneurs among women and people over 55 years old.

58. In the city of Beer-Sheva, the largest number of chess grasisters per capita in the world.

59. Eilat and south of the country are a paradise for bird lovers - in Israel, one of the largest levels of bird movement in the world per square kilometer with more than 500 million birds migrating through the airspace of the country.

60. Contemplation of stars in the Israeli desert is an incredible sight.

61. Israel produces many wines awarded awards.

62. Israeli children once in 10 less often suffer from allergies to peanuts because of an early acquaintance with the favorite national peanut appetizers "Bamba."

63. There are 273 kibbutz in Israel, where everyone work together, live together and share the fruits of their collective labor. These kibbutz played a particularly important role in the rise in the country in the early stages of its development.

64. In Israel, the greatest number of museums per capita in the world.

65. In Israel, the highest percentage of home computers per capita.

67. Israel was the first country adopted the Kimberly process, the international standard, according to which diamonds are certified as those that were not mined in the conflict zone.

68. It is said that Alexander Macedonian entered Israel in 333 BC. Through the grottoes Rosh ha-Nikra. And Napoleon, and King Richard Lion's Heart also visited this country, hoping to conquer her.

69. Israel wonderfully won all the battles organized against him hostile neighbors trying to destroy it from the moment of education. And although the Israeli army and strong, Israel helped to avoid complete destruction of many supernatural wonders.

70. The number of Messianic believers who know as their Messiah will triple every ten years, and today is more than 30 thousand people.

1. Israel is the only country in the world where women are called on military service.

2. Hebrew and Arabic - official languages \u200b\u200bin Israel.

3. Every year thousands of letters addressed to God come to Jerusalem.

4. There is no formal accepted version of the Constitution of Israel. The role of the Constitution of the state, Israel performs the so-called, a set of "basic laws". Without the formal constitution also lives the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

6. 24% of the workforce of Israel have a higher education (third place after the United States and Holland) and 12% - a degree.

7. In Israel, the third largest level of entrepreneurship in the world, and the highest among women and people over 55 years old.

Business Quarter in Tel Aviv

8. More than 3 thousand high-tech companies and start-ups make Israel to the country with the highest concentration of high-tech companies in the world (in addition to Silicon Valley). In Israel, the number of Microsoft employees per capita is higher than any other point in the world.

9. Israel was the first country that banned participation in the showing of models with insufficient weight.

10. Israel published more books translated from other languages \u200b\u200bthan in any other world of the world.

11. The smallest metro system in the world is in Haifa. Through the length of 1.8 km, a train with four cars runs.

12. The Dead Sea is the lowest place on Earth (430 m below sea level and falls at a speed of approximately 1 m per year). The lowest dot of Lake Assal in Djibouti is as follows for the dead sea (155 m below sea level).

13. Oilseed mountain (Mount of Olives) in Jerusalem - the world's oldest permanent cemetery.

14. More than 40 kosher McDonald's works in Israel. The only kosher McDonald's outside the Jewish state is located in Buenos Aires.

15. Every year more than a million notes are left in the wing wall. The wall is cleared of notes in front of Pesach and Rosh Ha Shan (Jewish New Year).

16. There are about 273 kibbutans in Israel.

17. People who observe Shabbat can buy cheaper car insurance, which does not cover Saturdays.

18. The most common name of the street in Israel is Hazait (Khazayat), which means olive street.

19. In Israel, there are more museums per capita than in any other country of the world.

20. Many Israeli bus stops are installed boxes for the chapping (charitable assistance).

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My name is Anna. I am a student and already 7 months live in Israel. I discovered for myself the country on the other hand, when for the first time took part in bright masquerade and finally got used to greet all the question "How are you?". I often make something unexpected and unusual for people of another culture. It is about such things that I will tell you in this article.

Especially for websitei collected the strangest, fun and amazing observations about Israel. Part of the notes are more impressions than facts, since I am not attached to religious culture.

In Israel, women and men serve, and those who did not serve it is difficult to find a job

In Israel, every citizen is served by 18 years old young people are called up in the army. Men serve for 3 years, and women - 2. After that, the Israelite can look for himself and profession, to be determined with the future. I am 24 years old, but I am a child for local standards.

Those who did not serve here, then it's hard to find a job.Here they serve both men and women, including religious. Now in the government of the party from religious asks to free believers from the army, but so far such a law is not accepted.

Locals are very loved by promotions and discounts.

The Israelis do not like when something disappears in vain. Therefore, on Friday, all vegetables in the markets fall in price by 2-3 times, especially before closing.

Also every Friday, the inhabitants of Tel Aviv remove unnecessary things from the house. I live in a room with 5 students, where 50% of furniture and techniques are found on the street. Here, they do not work, on the contrary, it is considered absolutely normal.

The Israelites love shares and discounts very much.When you walk down the street, every shop is calling: "Take 5 chocolates for the price of one!" And the sellers are very surprised if you do not use such a favorable offer.

Traditions and holidays make up most of the life of every citizen

In Israel, religious holidays and Jewish traditions occupy a majority of the life of every citizen.This is a special charm. In addition, this is an additional weekend. I arrived almost 7 months ago, during this time they celebrated here:

• Yom-kipipur(Judgment Day). It lasts a day. At this time, all the roads are overlapped and flights are canceled. Therefore, secular Israelis use bicycles.
• Rosh Hashan(Head of the Year) - Jewish New Year. According to the Jewish calendar now 5578. I liked the tradition, according to which apples are taken in Honey - it is believed to be sweet.
• Sukkot, or festival. Celebrated a few days, during which small chalas have for meals with straw roofs or roofs of palm leaves, which are decorated with various colored paper toys.
• Hanukkah- The most fabulous holiday. Passes 8 days. At this time, everyone eats donuts, on the windows in the houses and on the streets they light the Hanukkah lamps. Every day add one new candle.
• Purim.. Three Day Spring Masquerade. It is a day off only for schoolchildren, but in Tel Aviv people come in costumes even to work. This is a city procession where everything is fitted: both children and adults, and religious, and secular.
• Pesh.. The only tradition that I was familiar in childhood. One of the brightest holidays of the year. The usual bread on the counters of the city is replaced by Matsoy.

In Tel Aviv there is a strong reverse

In Tel Aviv, a very strong reverse of the seaBecause of this, almost all the beaches have breakwesters, and where they are not, it is forbidden to swim. However, rescuers work only until 16:00! At 16:00 also closes the locker rooms, so everyone goes to change into toilets, which is very uncomfortable.

Israel is a country of cats and dogs, while all animals are grafted

Tel Aviv is a city of dogs. There is even a special beach for them. It is located right between Gay Beach and Datiim (closed beach for religious) - such an unusual neighborhood. In Israel, there is a certain tax on the maintenance of the dog, depending on its initial cost. Thus, it is more profitable to take home to a mongrel. All animals in the country with chips. City cats are also marked and grafted.

In Israel, with greetings they say not "Hi!", And "How are you?"

At work I was very surprised that when welcome me asked: "How are you?"But this is a question that does not require a specific answer. It is answered by the same question. The form of decency, adopted here, which is difficult to understand foreigners. And the word" having "in Hebrew sounds like" axis haym ", which in the literal translation means" to do a life".

Being a fan of meat and fish is difficult and very expensive

Winter here lasts about 2 months a year. At this time, everyone is insulated in three layers of clothing, sleep in socks and bathrobes under electric blankets. The fact is that there are no central heating in the houses.

In summer, water is heated due to the solar batteries installed on houses. And in winter, all hot water is heated due to electricity. Here no one stands for a long time under the shower, does not wash dishes for a long time because water is a very expensive resource.But despite this, in the summer, when the insane heat, in every institution you can ask for a simple water absolutely free. Everywhere and, in particular, there are drinking fountains in the parks.

Living in Tel Aviv, being a vegetarian, is solid pleasure. When I first visited here in a cafe and ordered a fruit shake, the waiter surprised me: "On milk, on soy milk, on water or juice?" Here is an absolute norm for any institution. In each area you can find several "green" stores with special products.

Country created for cyclists and lovers of electrical sinks and electrosciles

Now I am in touching the Bureau in Tel Aviv, and I live in Ramat Ghana, which is about the same as for a person working in Manhattan, to live in Brooklyn for the standards of the Telaviva. Therefore, for me the only opportunity to get to the beach and cities in Shabbat is a bike that is almost every inhabitant.

For several years I have been living in Israel for several years, and here I have a desire to introduce you to this amazing country. I will start with a review of simple facts. It is already clear how this country is different from others.))

1. The working week in Israel begins with Sunday. Many also work half a day on Friday.
2. Shops, shopping centers and other establishments are closed after lunch on Friday and before the end of the Sabbath (Saturday evening). Changes to walk and transport. So, it is advisable to buy products in advance.
3. In Israel, there is no familiar to most people changing seasons. For example, I do not have enough multicolored autumn foliage, snow before the New Year. Although it's not about precipitation here, but in the mood that carries each season. Here warm all year round, which is certainly pleased. The best time for beach holidays is May-June and September-October. In August - very hot. In winter, there are strong rains for a few days, and in the north sometimes even falls out. Then the Israelites crowd go to look at this miracle and play with children in snowballs.
4. In Israel there is no central heating, and on the floor in the apartments there is a tile. All because of almost year-round heat. The problem is that in the winter of the house is very cold. At the same time, the day on the street can be hot. We live in a literal sense to walk more often to warm up.)) In addition, there are no hot water - it is heated only from solar boilers.
5. In Israel, three seas: Mediterranean - along the western coast of the country, Red - in the south in Eilat and the Dead - a famous health resort.
6. - The lowest point of the world. Due to the high concentration of salt on it, it is easy to stay afloat, but it will not be able to swim in a standard way. In addition, it is not worth being in it for more than 10 minutes. On the shore there is a whole tourist town with hotels and SPA.
7. Eilat is a famous Israeli resort in the south of the country located on the Red Sea on the border with Egypt. Being a tourist here you can do diving and watch the underwater world of multi-colored fish and corals. Also from Eilat have excursions to the city of Peter (Jordan), which is one of the new wonders of the world.
8. - The largest lake in the country, the lowest on the planet, the place of natural "babble", as well as the only source of freshwater in Israel until recently. Now in the country, the desalination system has already been developed, but the locals still economically relate to its use.

1. In Israel, the standard New Year is noted. There is a holiday here - Rosh A-Shan, who begins in different dates every year according to the Jewish calendar. This is usually September-October.
2. In Israel, there are generally a lot of holidays and weekends. This year, almost all October consisted of non-working days: Starting with Rosh A-Shan and ending with Sukkot. During Catholic Christmas this year will be, in the spring of Purim, when all the carnival costumes are dressed, and then, almost at one time with the celebration of Orthodox Easter.
3. On Yom Kippur (Judgment Day) in Israel overlap all the roads, transport stops walking. A whole day can be freely ride on the rollers, bicycles and just walk on any streets of the country.

1. Despite the fact that the full range remains, in Israel a huge number of parks, trees, colors. Everyone is planted by the hands of a person, and the water supply system was carried out to each bush. Also in the center there is a chic park of rare plants and orchids.
2. Israel's currency is a new shekel (there used to be Israeli lira).
3. The official capital of Israel is not Tel Aviv, as many confident, but Jerusalem. Although the first is definitely the cultural, economic and tourist center of the country.

1. In Israel 2 official languages \u200b\u200b- and Arabic. At the same time, many locals know English well. Rewritten from the language, which was considered a book for several centuries.
2. Israel is a country where there are more startups than anywhere in the world, as well as a huge number of entrepreneurs.
3. One of the oldest Israeli universities, Technion, is in Haifa. It occupies the highest ratings among technical universities in the world.
4. Anyone with Jewish roots from 18 to 26 years old has the right to a free 10-day trip to Israel for exploring the country, culture, traditions.
5. Haifa - one of the most important cities in Israel on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. The city is located on Mount Carmel and is famous for its seaport.
6. The world's smallest 2 kilometer long metro is also in Haifa. His name is "Carmelit". These are 6 stations and train from 4 wagons that pass through the mountain tunnel along the cable car. Thus, from the lower city you can get to the top literally in 10 minutes.
7. Since there lives a lot of Christians in Haifer, before Merry Christmas and the New Year on the main square of the city and the Christmas tree and Menoru (the symbol of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah), decorate the street with garlands and decorations. We even have a tradition - every year to walk here on December 31. Feeling yourself, as if in pre-holiday Europe!

1. In Israel, one of the longest life extensions - 82 years.
2. In Israel, native are not only men, but also women.
3. Israeli cuisine is something special! Falafel, Hummus, Peits, Schuput, Olive Oil, Donuts Supganiet on Hanukkah ... If you order breakfast or dinner in a cafe, you will be served a huge portion, and even with additional goodies.