Country Profiles: Israel Webquest Worksheet

This worksheet on Israel helps students explore the country’s geography, government, economy, culture, and global significance through a structured and engaging format. Students begin by noting basic information, including the capital (Jerusalem), official languages (Hebrew and Arabic), population (approximately 9.8 million), and currency (Israeli new shekel). Located in Western Asia, Israel borders Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, and the Mediterranean Sea.
The geography and environment section examines Israel’s diverse landscapes, from the coastal plains along the Mediterranean to the mountain ranges of Galilee and Judea, the Negev Desert in the south, and the Jordan River and Dead Sea—the lowest point on Earth. Its Mediterranean climate features hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Reflection questions guide students to consider how Israel’s geography, innovation, cultural diversity, and political dynamics shape its role on the global stage—making it a critical topic for Model United Nations (MUN) debate and research.

Keywords: Israel, Jerusalem, Hebrew, Arabic, Knesset, parliamentary democracy, Mediterranean Sea, Jordan River, Dead Sea, Negev Desert, technology, Start-Up Nation, cybersecurity, Hatikvah, Judaism, Islam, Christianity, falafel, geopolitics, economy, geography, culture, Model United Nations (MUN)