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Israel!
Culture
- Its customary to remove your shoes before entering someone's home.
- The Birthplace of the Jewish religion started in Israel.
- Judaism was named by the Roman named Judah.
- Shalom means hello, goodbye, and peace.
History
- The first 1,000 years of the Bible took place in Israel
- Modern Jewish people are very traditional
Israel flag
Meaning of the Flag
- The blue stripes symbolize the stripes on the tallit a traditional jewish prayer shawl.
- The star of david is a widely acknowledged symbol of judaism.
Fun Facts
- Literacy rate 97% (2005)
- 1.8 million people use the internet
- Israels natural resources include timber, potash, copper ore, iron ore, and natural gas