Israel is a land saturated with the importance of its position as the cradle of Judaism, Christianity and Islam alike. This complexity flows into the diversity of the natural landscape that varies from the salty serenity of the Dead Sea to the verdant national parks and the parched desert plateaus. Most visits to the Holy Land are ushered in with a trip to the capital city of Jerusalem. The vibrant streets bustle with the activity of modern city dwellers and busy markets spill out onto ancient cobbled streets against a skyline of sacred sites.

Currency: The Israeli Shekel (ILS) is divided into 100 agorot (singular is agora)

Land Code: is +972. City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)2 for Jerusalem

Language: Hebrew and Arabic are the official languages of Israel. Most of the population also speak English

Weather: The climate of Israel is typically Mediterranean, with long, hot and dry summers followed by short, cool to warm, wet winters. Heavy rainstorms are usual between November and February. Snow is possible inland on high ground at the height of winter.