Jerusalem
State:Israel
Jerusalem by the Numbers:
Population: 655,200
Elevation: 2490 feet
Average Annual Rainfall: 23 inches
Average January Temperature: 46 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 73 degrees F
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Food processing, Diamonds, Textiles, Chemicals, Metal products, Military equipment, Electrical equipment, Tourism
Ethnic Mix: 82% Jewish, 18% Other (mostly Arab)
Electricity: 220 volts, 50Hz, many outlets are 2 pin plugs
Time Zone: GMT+2
Country Dialing Code: 972
Area Code: 2
Did You Know?
The Western Wall (known also as the Wailing Wall), in Jerusalem is the last remnant of the Holy Temple that was destroyed in 68 C.E. For thousands of years, Jews in all parts of the world have built their temples facing west, in order to pray toward the Western Wall. The longstanding tradition when visiting Jerusalem, and for those who live there, is to put a written prayer in one of the cracks of this holiest of holy sites.
Orientation:
Jerusalem, the capital city, is on the eastern side of central Israel, along the West Bank. Israel is on the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Lebanon.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000
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Jerusalem Travel Experiences
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More Walking & Angry Goatherders
Bah! Who likes conserving money? It's such a waste of effort! Today I woke up late, again, and then walked and walked and walked so not t... Continue reading »
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Jerusalem, Liftah, and Many Hassles
My final day in Tel Aviv was pretty uneventful, apart from various people stopping me, as per usual. Honestly, I get very weird treatment... Continue reading »
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Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is a beautiful, wonderful place and is 1,312 feet below sea level. THE LOWEST PLACE ON EARTH. We went to the Dead sea after... Continue reading »
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A New Day
15 hours of sleep later, and suddenly the world wasn't nearly quite so bad. I woke up at 7 am to the Jerusalem sun shining through the wi... Continue reading »
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A Restful Day
After a late night last night, it appeared that practically my whole dorm slept in til afternoon. I personally only rolled out of bed, wh... Continue reading »
Popular Jerusalem Hotels
- The American Colony Hotel
- Addar Hotel
- Strand Hotel
- Jerusalem Plaza Sheraton
- Crowne Plaza Jerusalem
- Novotel Jerusalem
Popular Jerusalem Things to Do
- Moment
- Kasaba Theatre (Al)
- Yad Vashem
- Campus
- Muslim Quarter
- Tisha B'Av
- Monastery of the Holy Cross
- Mr. T
- Kidron Valley
- Knesset Building
