Geography🌍
Name the capitals of Israel and China
Jerusalem and Beijing
Name the legislative bodies of Israel and China
Knesset and National People's Congress
Israel is commonly referred to as the “Start-Up Nation,” while China is often described as what in terms of its economy?
Approximately how many people live in Israel and in China?
About 10 million and about 1.4 billion
In what year did Israel and China establish diplomatic relations?
1992
Name the deserts located in southern Israel and northern China/Mongolia
Negev Desert and Gobi Desert
Name the current Prime Minister of Israel and the current President of China
Benjamin Netanyahu and Xi Jinping
Name the high-tech hub of Israel and the major financial center of China
Tel Aviv and Shanghai
What are the main languages in Israel and the main language in China?
Hebrew and Mandarin Chinese
In which Chinese city is Israel’s embassy located?
Beijing
Name the major river in Israel and the longest river in China
Jordan River and Yangtze River
Israel is a parliamentary democracy, China is governed by which ruling party?
Chinese Communist Party
Name the currencies used in Israel and China
Question: Which country has a larger percentage of its population living in cities, Israel or China?
Israel - about 92% (China - 65%)
Name one major field of cooperation between Israel and China.
Technology / innovation / agriculture / water technology
Name the lowest point on Earth located in Israel and the highest mountain located on China’s border
Dead Sea and Mount Everest
Name the founding leaders associated with modern Israel and the People’s Republic of China
David Ben-Gurion and Mao Zedong
Name one sector where Israel’s technology is widely recognized and one sector where China dominates globally
Technology/innovation (Israel) and manufacturing (China)
What are the approximate land areas of Israel and China?
Israel's is about 22,000 km² and China's is about 9.6 million km²
How many diplomatic missions does Israel have in China?
Five (one embassy and four consulates)
Which two major seas or oceans border Israel and China?
Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean
Which Israeli Prime Minister established diplomatic relations with China in 1992?
Yitzhak Shamir
Which Israeli company did a Chinese company buy a few years ago?
Tnuva
What is the average life expectancy in Israel compared to China?
About 83 years in Israel and 79 years in China
Name one major Israeli port where Chinese companies have been involved in infrastructure development.
Haifa Port