Israel

World Records

100

True/False: Israel is the youngest independent country in the world.

False. South Sudan, that was declared in 2011, is the youngest city in the world.

200

True/False: In proportion to its population, Israel has the largest number of startup companies in the world

True. In absolute terms, Israel has the largest number of startup companies than any other country in the world, except the US (3,500 companies mostly in hi-tech).

300

True/False: Israel is the country with largest number of Jews in the world

True. While the United States has 5.275 million Jews, Israel has 5.393 million.

400

True/False: Israel is the only country who entered the 21st century with a net gain in it's number of trees

True. KKL-JNF has planted over 240 MILLION trees during its 100 years of operation.

500

This was the world record number of people flown on one flight, flown during "Operation Solomon" for the rescue immigration of the Ethiopian Jews.

What is 1,086 people?

Israeli Cities

100

What is the capital of Israel?

Jerusalem

200

What is the third largest city in Israel?

Haifa

300

Which city is the richest?

Tel Aviv

400

Which city borders Jorden?

Eilat

500

What is the largest city in the desert?

Beer Shiva

Sports

100

What is the national sport?

Soccer

200

What is the second most popular sport in Israel?

Basketball

300

True/False: Israel has won 10 medals in the Summer Olympics

True

400

When was soccer introduced to Israel?

1920s

500

What is the estimated number of people who play hockey in Israel?

2,000

Food

100

Braided Bread

Challah

200

A cracker like bread eaten on Passover

Matzah

300

Type of kebab meat which begins with the letter S

Shawarma 

400

A type of dip made with chickpeas and eaten with pita bread.

Hummus

500

Deep fried balls of chickpeas

Falafel

Israeli Facts

100

What sea is located south (below) of Israel on the map

Red Sea

200

This U.S state is the closest in size to Israel

What is New Jersey?

300

These are the Countries Bordering Israel

What are Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt?

400

This Is The Lowest Point on Earth

What is the Dead Sea? The dead sea is located 1,388 ft. below sea level.

500

This is the most common animal in Israeli Streets

What is a Cat?