True or false: the design of Israel's flag is based on a prayer shawl.

True. It is based on the tallit, the Jewish prayer shawl.

True or false: people float easily in the Dead Sea because it is so salty.

True. The Dead Sea, on Israel's border, is so salty that people float without trying.

The flag of Israel is white and blue, with a six-pointed star. Here is what its design is based on, and a quick quiz to try.

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The flag of Israel is white, with two blue stripes going across and a blue six-pointed star in the middle. The star is the Star of David.

The design is based on the tallit, the Jewish prayer shawl. The Star of David is an emblem of the Jewish people and their faith.

The flag was raised when Israel became independent in 1948.

These flags are white and blue too. Here is how to tell them apart:

Flags that share something with Israel's, and how each one differs
Flag	How it differs
Finland	White and blue too, but with a blue cross set towards the flagpole.
Greece	Blue and white too, but with nine stripes and a white cross.

Capital: Israel names Jerusalem as its capital. Many countries keep their embassies in Tel Aviv.
Continent: Asia
Countries next door: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. Israel also borders the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
A fact to impress your friends: The Dead Sea, on Israel's border, is so salty that people float without trying.

Try these, then tap Show answer under each one.

What is the six-pointed star on Israel's flag called?
- The Southern Cross
- The Star of David
- The North Star
- The Sun of May
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The Star of David.
True or false: the design of Israel's flag is based on a prayer shawl.
ShowHide answer to question 2
True. It is based on the tallit, the Jewish prayer shawl.
In which year did Israel become independent?
- 1066
- 1918
- 1948
- 1990
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1948.
True or false: people float easily in the Dead Sea because it is so salty.
ShowHide answer to question 4
True. The Dead Sea, on Israel's border, is so salty that people float without trying.
Which of these countries is next door to Israel?
- Iran
- Jordan
- Türkiye
- Saudi Arabia
ShowHide answer to question 5
Jordan.

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