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Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by blessedvisky(m): 6:23pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
Interesting Facts About Israel Geography: Israel is only 1/6 of 1% of the landmass of the Middle East. Israel is roughly half the size of Lake Michigan. The Sea of Galilee, at 695 ft. below sea level, is the lowest freshwater lake in the world. The Dead Sea is the lowest surface point on earth, at about 1,373 feet below sea level. Israel is the only nation in the world that entered the 21st century with a net gain in it's number of trees. Jericho is the oldest continuously inhabited town in the world. The Mount of Olives in Jerusalem is the oldest, continually used cemetery in the world. Demographics: Israel's population is half the size of Metro New York City. Israel has only 2% of the population of the Middle East. Israel has the highest ratio of university degrees per capita in the world. Israel produces more scientific papers per capita than any other nation in the world - by a large margin. Israel has the highest number of scientists and technicians per capita in the world - by a large margin. Israel has the highest number of engineers per capita in the world. Israel has the highest number of PhD's per capita in the world. Israel has the highest number of physicians per capita in the world. Israel has the largest percentage of it's workforce employed in technical professions in the world. Israel is the largest immigrant-absorbing nation in the world, per capita. Israel is the only country in the Middle East where the Christian population has grown over the last 50 years. Israel is the only country in the Middle East where Christians, Muslims and Jews are all free to vote. Israel is the only country in the Middle East where women enjoy full political rights. Economics: Israel has the largest number of startup companies per capita in the world. Israel is the world's largest wholesale diamond center, finally surpassing Antwerp in the 1970's. Most of the cut & polished diamonds in the world come from Israel. Israel has the largest number of NASDAQ listed companies outside of the US and Canada. Israel was the first country to have a free trade agreement with the United States. Apart from the Silicon Valley, Israel has the highest concentration of hi-tech companies in the world. Electronics: The cell phone was developed in Israel at Motorola's largest development center. The Voice Mail technology was developed in Israel. In the early 80's, IBM chose an Israeli-designed computer chip as the brains for it's first personal computers. The first anti-virus software for computers was developed in Israel in 1979. Most of the Windows NT and XP operating systems were developed in Israel by Microsoft. Both the Pentium-4 and Centrino processors were entirely designed, developed and produced in Israel. The Pentium MMX Chip technology was designed in Israel at Intel. Israel has the highest number of home computers per capita in the world. The technology for the AOL Instant Messenger and ICQ was developed in 1996 by 4 young Israelis. Israel was the first Middle Eastern country to launch a satellite, the Ofek 1, on September 19, 1988. Culture: Hebrew is the only case of a dead national language being revived in all of world history. Hebrew had not been spoken as a native tongue by anyone for centuries. Today it is the native tongue of millions of people. Israel has more museums per capita than any other nation in the world. Israel has more orchestras per capita than any other nation in the world. Israel publishes more books per capita than any other nation in the world. Israel publishes more books translated from other languages than any other nation in the world. Israel reads more books per capita than any other nation in the world. The most independent and free Arabic press in the Middle East is in Israel. Military/Security: Israel has the largest fleet of F-16 aircraft outside of the US. Israel has the world's most impenetrable airline security. Israel spends more money per capita on it's own protection than any country in the world. Other: Of the 175 UN Security Council resolutions passed before 1990, 97 were directed against Israel. Of the 690 UN General Assembly resolutions voted on before 1990, 429 were directed against Israel. Israel's dairy cows are the most productive dairy cows in the world. They average 25,432 pounds of milk per cow per year, compared to just 18,747 pounds from American cows; 17,085 from Canadian cows; 13,778 from European Union cows; 10,207 from Australian cows; and 6,600 from Chinese cows. Israel has more in-vitro fertilization per capita than anywhere in the world, and it's free. Israelis, per capita, are the world's biggest consumers of fruits and vegetables. Source: www.biblicalzionist.com/facts.htm 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by Hawx(m): 6:35pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
Indeed blessed by the ALMIGHTY GOD!!! 4 Likes |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by Viktoh(m): 7:07pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
Wow |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by dynamicdmy(m): 7:26pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
Nigerian will be there someday.... I strongly believe 2 Likes |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by Uyi168: 7:32pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
U remember d promises God gave to abraham? 2 Likes |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by Daniel058(m): 7:59pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
I love this 1 Like |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by akinsadeez(m): 8:03pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
Hmmmm. I have learnt a lot from this. A small country that has invested heavilh in education and improving the intellectual capabilities of her citizens. Nigeria can learn from this. Knowledge is indeed power 1 Like |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by lordcornel(m): 8:51pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
Am jealous for real. Chai I wish my country can b like dem.. |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by motherlode: 9:14pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
When a country is blessed by God, the blessing is authentic. " I will bless those that blessed thee and curse those that cause thee ". God's blessing will never cease in our lives including Nigeria. 2 Likes |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by Ddy(m): 9:16pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
A country blessed by JEHOVAH. |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by goldtooth: 9:26pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that baba God has a hand in all these facts. That original blessing and grace is still with israel as a nation. Even in our unfaithfulness God is faithful |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by HzRF(m): 9:35pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
A special project by God |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by Lee29: 9:38pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
And a particular set of people wants Israel dead. They forgot that he who God has blessed, no man can curse. I love Israel! |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by blessedvisky(m): 9:41pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
Israel is a unique country. Small, but powerful! They will always remain relevant . Hit like if you believe God has a hand in Israel's development and relevance 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by dkronicle(m): 10:08pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
buhari cow no dey produce milk ? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by benuejosh: 10:28pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
copy and paste workk. explain per capita to a lay Man. 1 Like |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by Nobody: 10:44pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
The first anti-virus software for computers was developed in Israel in 1979. I Never knew....... |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by Natasha2(f): 10:53pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
Amazing |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by fr3do(m): 11:00pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
Guys, stop this God blessed Israel ish, Israel isnt as blessed as Nigeria. |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by teee2: 11:18pm On Dec 29, 2014 |
benuejosh:It won't take anything from a "lame" man to make a little research about what 'per capita' means from Google.. 6 Likes |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by Brymo: 12:02am On Dec 30, 2014 |
Who God has bless, no man can curse. |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by Nobody: 12:40am On Dec 30, 2014 |
simply put.. small but mighty |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by Shedysworld(m): 12:59am On Dec 30, 2014 |
fr3do:What are u saying Do u think natural resources are the only things referred to as blessings? Can Nigeria compare in intellectual manpower to that of Isreal? Is that not a great blessing they have? 1 Like |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by tzoracle: 1:04am On Dec 30, 2014 |
I will be your GOD and you shall be my people Even after holocaust and all 2 Likes |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by ednut1(m): 3:26am On Dec 30, 2014 |
for a country created in 1948. impressive. fyi this israel is diff from d biblical one |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by IdeeEsperanza(m): 4:14am On Dec 30, 2014 |
benuejosh: copy and paste work. There's source! per capita adjective 1. per person 2. shared equally among all individuals translations (per person) Spanish: por cabeza adverb 1. per person 2. equally among all individuals translations (per person) ▼ Souce: The English Dictionary App for Andoid 1 Like |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by Onmason(m): 5:17am On Dec 30, 2014 |
Granted d fact dat d hand of God is in all of these stupendous progress, Its my belief dat d Isrealites planned nd worked assiduously for it. In contrast Nigeria as a Nation and most Nigerians have preference for Miracles eg pass ordinary WAEC/GCE-grace of God; choose a wife-holy spirit; gain admission into university-Grace of God; oya graduate wit good hons- God's favour; Ok, u av graduated nd u ar good, get a good job-divine intervention; As a babe, u need a husband, ur xter is not important! Go for deliverance, pray and fast nd God will leave all His important biz nd provide u wit a quintessential husband! Ha Fine ooo, after 20 t0 30 abortions as a result of which ur womb has being damaged beyond redemption, u need children nd say wat?, its d work of witches and wizards afterall d bible says....there shall be no barren in my land.... so enough prayer nd fasting. To get promotion at work place nko? Deliver ur first fruits (which is ur whole first salary), to a MAN OF GOD nd pay ur tithes faithfully and divine favour nd promotion is urs!: hw can my business grow? - go nd sow seed! Hey our leaders av failed us-leave dem alone, for 'it is God who makes leaders so our votes don't even count! Then what are election nd democracy all about? Wao 7 Likes |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by sbashir10(m): 6:09am On Dec 30, 2014 |
And na them steal palestine land 2 Likes |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by fr3do(m): 6:27am On Dec 30, 2014 |
Shedysworld: They worked for it, we all have been given the opportunity |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by onitshaigbo(m): 6:38am On Dec 30, 2014 |
So proud of my country Israel. So proud of being an Igbo (Biafran Jew). 1 Like |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by ednut1(m): 6:46am On Dec 30, 2014 |
Onmason:isreal is wat it is because it has alliance wit d usa nd uk. chikena. all d weapons given to dem in d 50s nd 60s made dem defeat der arab neighbors who wanted to annihilate dem |
Re: Amazing Facts About Israel You Probably Never Knew by Badassniggga(m): 6:50am On Dec 30, 2014 |
For those of you simpletons ranting that God blessed israel, you're on a long thing if you believe that outdated story.. Israel got to where it was today through hardwork and dedication to the progress and development of their county. They never waited for one imaginary god to do their job.... So You better get ur asz up and work to progress of your nation.. 1 Like |
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