Ancient religious sites (Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Dome of the Rock), Bauhaus architecture in Tel Aviv (UNESCO’s White City), Kibbutz movement, vibrant culinary scene.

Known as the Holy Land for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, with significant religious sites in Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem. Features diverse landscapes from the Mediterranean coast to the Negev Desert and the Dead Sea (lowest point on Earth). Leader in technology and innovation (Silicon Wadi).