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Israel

Israel. What are some historical events that influenced the development of 21 st Century Israel? What are the major geographical landforms found in Israel? What types of climates are found in Israel? What government system is used in Israel? . Israel was created in 1948. Location.

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Israel

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  1. Israel What are some historical events that influenced the development of 21st Century Israel? What are the major geographical landforms found in Israel? What types of climates are found in Israel? What government system is used in Israel?

  2. Israel was created in 1948.

  3. Location Israel is located in Southwestern Asia. Israel is located east of the Mediterranean Sea. Israel is located west of Jordan. Israel is located south of Lebanon and Syria.

  4. Geography Israel has a varied geography including deserts, valleys, and mountains. The majority of the nation is covered by deserts. The Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee are both located in Israel.

  5. Climate Israel has a variety of climates. The majority of the country has an arid (desert) or semi-arid climate. A Mediterranean climate is found along Israel’s border with the Mediterranean Sea.

  6. Religion The majority of Israel’s people practice Judaism. The largest minority group in Israel, the Palestinians, are Arabs who practice Islam.

  7. Ethnic Groups The largest ethnic group in Israel is Jews. There are numerous other ethnic groups including Arabs, Europeans, and Americans.

  8. Ethnic Groups

  9. Government Israel has a Parliamentary Democracy. Israel has both a president and a prime minister. The President of Israel does not have much power. The Prime Minister of Israel is the leader of Israel’s government. The Prime Minister is selected by the political party that receives the most votes in an election. The current Prime Minister of Israel is a man named Benjamin Netanyahu.

  10. Government Citizens vote for local leaders. Citizens also vote in national elections. In these elections, Israeli citizens 18 and over vote for their favorite political party. The Prime Minister is chosen by the party that receives the most votes.

  11. Government The Knesset is the legislativebranch of Israel’s government. The members of the Knesset are elected by the people of Israel. The Prime Minister of Israel is the head of the Knesset.

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