Facts about Israel

 
 

  • Jerusalam is the capital.
  • Israels flag was officially adopted when the country was created in 1948. It was first introduced in 1891 to represent the Zionist movement. The six-pointed Star of David is an ancient Jewish symbol. The blue and white stripes refer to the traditional design of Jewish prayer shawls.
  • The people of Isreal consume more turkeys per capita than any other Country.