3. Israel: Stats
Official Languages are Hebrew,
English, and Arabic
75% Jewish, 20% Muslim, 5%
Other
Population of eight million
people
About the size of New Jersey
(north to south – 8 hour drive,
east to west – 1-2 hour drive)
Surrounding area:
Mediterranean, Jordon,
Lebanon and Syria, Egypt
Capital - Jerusalem
4. Israel’s Melting Pot of People and Food
Jews came from around the World to Israel and
brought their cuisine.
Europe – France, Germany, Poland (Schnitzel, Ruggala)
Russia – Fish, Pork, Soups
Africa – Ethiopia, Morocco, Yemen (spicy meat, breads)
Middle East – Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Iran (Hummus, Matbucha, Falafal, Pita)
Anglos – North Americans, Australians, South Africans, England (Pizza,
Burgers, Irish Pubs)
Staple Food is Falafal or Shwarma in a pita
or laffa…YUM!
6. Israel: A Start-UP Nation
Number 3 country on Nasdaq
Top country with # of PhD
10 Israeli’s have won Noble Prizes
9 Research institutes including: Weizman Institute, Hebrew University,
Technion University
Some top innovation are : Given Pill, IM software, Security Software,
Iron Dome
8. Israel – there’s something for everyone!
Mediterranean Beach Jerusalem – Ancient Ruins
and History
9. Israel – there’s something for everyone!
Wine & Culinary Dead Sea & Masada
10. Israel – there’s something for everyone!
Museums & Shopping Hiking
11. Israel Information
Start Up Nation by
Dan Senor and Saul Singer -
www.startupnationbook.com
OurCrowd.com – Connection to best Israeli Start-
Ups for Investors
Israel21C – Israel Beyond the Conflict -
www.israel21c.com
Times of Israel – www.timesofisrael.com
Ynetnews – www.ynetnews.com