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Startup Nation by the Mediterranean

Overview

A small but influential Middle Eastern nation, holy to three major religions, with a thriving startup ecosystem dubbed "the Silicon Wadi" and a complex geopolitical reality.

Geographic Context

Region
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Land Area
20,770 km²
Capital
Jerusalem
Languages
Arabic, Hebrew
Currencies
Israeli new shekel (₪)

At a Glance

57
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
45
Freedom
76
Security
50
Life Expectancy
81.7 yrs
Median Age
29.1 yrs
Urbanization
93%
Cost Index
97
Housing Index
79
Healthcare Access
49/100

Climate

Average Temperature
20.0°C
Average AQI
117

Most Temperate Cities

1 Qiryat Ata 20.4°C
2 Qiryat Bialik 20.4°C
3 Qiryat Moẕqin 20.4°C
4 Qiryat Yam 20.4°C
5 Tirat Karmel 20.4°C

Best Air Quality Cities

1 Bet She’an 37 AQI
2 ‘Uzeir 83 AQI
3 Basmat Ṭab‘ūn 83 AQI
4 Bīr el Maksūr 83 AQI
5 Bu‘eina 83 AQI

Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025

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