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The most common street name in Israel is Hazait. It means “Olive

Philanthropist Baron de Rothschild died in 1934 in France but, after independence, his remains were transported to Israel.

Israel is one of only three democracies in the world without a codified constitution. The others are Britain and New Zealand.

Languages spoken in Israel include Marathi, northern Uzbek and Aramaic.

By law, the Jewish National and University Library receives copies of every book printed in Israel.

Israel has appeared in the World Cup finals only once, in 1970.

Israeli academics produce more scientific papers per capita than anywhere else in the world.

Adi Rotem is the current female Thai boxing world champion .

Beersheva is twinned with 14 towns and cities around the world.

The town of Kiryat Shemona is named after eight men who fell defending Tel Hai in 1920.