Israel
Thursday, 30 Nov 2006 13:22
Not without its problems and conflict with Palestine, Israel nevertheless is a popular destination for sun-seeking holidaymakers and kibbutz-working travellers. Boasting some of the places thought to be the holiest in the world, such as the Wailing Wall and Jesus' hometown, Nazareth, Israel's rich religious and cultural history is second to none.
Israel: Essential information
Capital – Jerusalem
Major cities - Tel Aviv, Haifa and Nazareth
Places of interest – Ramat Gan, Beth Shean and Eilat
Time Zone – GMT +3
Language – Arabic and Hebrew (primary) and English
Learn the basics of Arabic by visiting
www.multilingua.info
Learn the basics of Hebrew at
foundationstone.com.au
Israel currency - Israel uses Israel New Shekels.
Approximate exchange rate: ILS1 is worth around 12 pence.
For up-to-date exchange rates see:
www.xe.com/ucc