Country Project
By Eva Boering
Basic facts
The Geography
Israel is on the continent Asia, and is surrounded by Jordan, Syria, and Egypt.Coastal plain, Samarian hills, Negev Desert are all major land-forms. Western wall, Masada, Dome of the rock, Yad Vashem, and the tower of David are major landmarks in Israel. the Sea of Galilee and the Jordan River which flows through both of Israel’s lakes are bodies of water. Since Israel is relatively dry they need irrigation to help water their plants and that is human environmental interaction
Government
Economy
Culture
Their clothing style is mostly Tzniut which in Hebrew means Modesty. Traditional Judaism requires men and women to practice modesty of dress. The men generally wear long pants usually black and often long shirts (mostly white) and women wear long-sleeved blouses and ankle-length dresses, and the color schemes are more subdued and sedate (no hot pinks). The lengths of sleeves, dresses, and head covering vary.Hebrew Arabic are the languages spoke in Israel. The top charts and music are very similar to the U.S.'s. Shabbat is a major holiday celebrated there. . Judaism is the main religion in Israel because that’s where Abraham founded that religion.Here is a list of Israeli food, Falafel – deep fried chickpea balls, often served in pita bread
Hummus – a mashed chickpea spread, hummus can be served in many ways and is a staple in Israeli households
Malawach – this flaky round pastry can be enjoyed with sweet or savory toppings
Pita bread – the “national bread” of Israel
Sabih – a sandwich of fried eggplant, hard boiled egg, tahini in pita
Shnitzel – chicken cutlets breaded and fried, Israeli supermarkets also offer many varieties of frozen “shnitzelim” to be enjoyed easily at home
Shwarma – grilled lamb or other meat that is then sliced or “shaved”, often enjoyed in pita or laffa bread are all major foods in Israel.Visual art, Theater and dance are very popular entertainment in Israel.
Climate
Their Climate is Subtropical.In 2014 their yearly rainfall was 435 in.The yearly average temperature was 67 F for 2014. The Temperature and rain does not affect them because it is not extremely hot or cold.
History
In 1948 The Israeli flag became the official flag of Israel. The first Israeli legislative election was held in 1949 which David Ben-Gurion became Prime Minister.The first flag helped them become an official country.The election helped them be a Parliamentary democracy.
Comparison to the USA
The USA has a democracy and Israel also has a democracy. Both the U.S. have a high GDP.
Israel has a Parliamentary democracy and the U.S. does not. The US and Israel’s Literacy rate is in the high 90’s. These two countries are close allies and wars, reason being they are very similar.