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Country Facts:
Israel vs. Somalia

Learn about the similarities and differences between Israel and Somalia by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Israel vs. Somalia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Israel is 8 019 mi², while the surface area of Somalia is 246 201 mi². This means that the area of Somalia is 2970% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
8 019 mi²
246 201 mi²

Coastline length

Israel has a coastline of 169.6 mi, while Somalia has a coastline of 2 071.0 mi.

169.6 mi
2 071.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Israel is Jerusalem, with a population of about 890 428 people. In contrast, the largest city in Somalia is Mogadishu, where the population is 2 120 000.

890 428 ppl
2 120 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Israel is Har Meron, its height is 3 963 ft. The highest peak in Somalia is Shimbiris, which rises to a height of 8 038 ft.

3 963 ft
Har Meron
8 038 ft
Shimbiris

Highest recorded temperature

129.2°F
Tirat Tzvi
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Lowest recorded temperature

7.3°F
Tel Hatanim
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Society

Israel vs. Somalia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Israel is about 8 655 535, while Somalia is home to 15 893 222 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 655 535 ppl
15 893 222 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.2 years in Israel and 55.3 years in Somalia.

83.2 years
55.3 years

Average age

The average age is 30.4 years in Israel and 18.5 years in Somalia.

30.4 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.45% in Israel and 2.35% in Somalia.

1.45%
2.35%

Literacy

97.8%
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Language

In Israel, the main language is Hebrew, Arabic, and in Somalia the primary language is Somali.

hebrew, arabic
somali

Religion

In Israel, the main religion is Judaism; in Somalia, the main religion is Islam.

judaism
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 799 000 ppl
Ranking: 63/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

42 391 Int$
Ranking: 32/194
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Currency

Israel: New Israeli Sheqel (ILS). Somalia: Somali Shilling (SOS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ILS
New Israeli Sheqel
SOS
Somali Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Israel: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, H). Electricity in Somalia: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, H
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

Israel has right-hand traffic, Somalia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURILSUSDSOS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Israel - May, June, September; Somalia - January, February.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Do not travel
Level 4
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B98 EUR - 116 EUR
T146 EUR - 177 EUR
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