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Israel is a geographically diverse country with snow-capped mountains in the north alongside dry landscapes in the south. The best time to visit is in the spring and autumn, between the months of September and November or April and June.

Before booking your last-minute flight to this fascinating and ancient land, why not learn a little more about it.

Ten handy facts about Israel:

1. Israel is the meeting place of three continents and two seas, located between the Mediterranean, the Syria and the Arabian deserts.
2. The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
3. According to historical and religious records, Israel is where Jesus was born and where the Moslem prophet, Mohammed, ascended into heaven.
4. The state of Israel was established in 1948.
5. Israel has a population of 7 million*.
6. Israel is the world's only Jewish state and 80% of inhabitants are Jews. The remaining 20% are Arabs.*
7. Israel's official languages are Hebrew and Arabic but most Israelis speak English. Signposts are also in English.
8. Israel has a sub-tropical climate with two seasons: a hot dry summer and a cold wet winter.
9. Israel has a wealth of plant life with around 2,380 kinds of flora including varieties found only in the country.
10. The flight time from London to Israel is four and a half hours.

*Source: Israel Ministry of Tourism. www.goisrael.com/tourism_eng