Flag of Israel

Flag of Israel

Flag Details

Official Name
Flag of Israel
Year Adopted
1948
Aspect Ratio
8:11
Colors
White Blue
Symbolism
The Star of David is a widely recognized Jewish symbol. The blue stripes are inspired by the Jewish prayer shawl (tallit).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the flag of Israel look like?

The flag of Israel, known as "Flag of Israel", features the colors White, Blue. The Star of David is a widely recognized Jewish symbol. The blue stripes are inspired by the Jewish prayer shawl (tallit).

When was the flag of Israel adopted?

The current flag of Israel was officially adopted in 1948.

What do the colors of the Israeli flag represent?

The Star of David is a widely recognized Jewish symbol. The blue stripes are inspired by the Jewish prayer shawl (tallit).

About Israel

Capital
Jerusalem
Continent
Asia
Population
7,233,701
Area
22 km²
Currency
Israeli new shekel
Languages
Hebrew (official language), Arabic (used official languagely for Arab minority), English (most commonly used foreign language)
ISO Code
IL / ISR
Calling Code
+972
Domain
il
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