Jerusalem
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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.