ISRAEL

GEOGRAPHY

• Deserts in the south
• Snow capped mountains in the North
• Eastern end of Mediterranean Sea in Western Asia

COMMON FOOD

• Falafel- deep fried patty made of ground chickpeas, fava beans or both
• Msabbaha - variation of humus
• Shakshouka- eggs poached in tomato sauce, chili peppers & onion, spiced w/ cumin
• Couscous-small steamed balls of crushed Duran wheat - stew on top

PLACES OF INTEREST

• Sea of Galilee - lake, beach, camping
• Yad Vashem- holocaust memorial

WEATHER

• Hot and dry summers
• Cool and rainy winters

FESTIVALS

• New year
• Hanukkah
• Holocaust Memorial Day

CULTURE

• Jewish
• Muslim
• Christian

UNUSUAL FACTS

• Israel bus stops you can find charitable giving boxes
• 2 official languages Hebrew, Arabric
• Voice Mail technology was devolved in Israel
• 8 million people 2013
• Olympic Medals: 5 bronze, 1 silver, 1 gold

Natalie Portman-actress, film producer
Guy Oseary-talent manager, investor, and writer
Nadav Guedj-singer

Common Animals
Hyax
Vulture
Sand cat

Historical Events
1948-Israel was founded
1967-6 Day War
1973-October War

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