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Preface
Israel is the only developed country in the Middle East, but it covers an area of only 20,770 square kilometers, which is the size of Beijing and Tianjin, and the per capita GDP of such a small country has reached 44,000 US dollars.
One can't help but wonder, how did they become a developed country in a few decades?
Israelis value education and scientific innovation
In the eyes of the Israelis, learning Xi important, but more important is the ability to think independently, so they oppose test-oriented education and advocate the promotion of nature.
In the minds of Israeli parents, their children's home education is as important as school education, and they will not leave their children's education problems to schools and teachers.
Schools in Israel end early, and as you walk down the streets, you'll find many children walking in groups, chatting, playing, or gathering together to discuss their projects over ice cream. And these children may be middle school students or elementary school students.
According to local parents, teachers in Israel are very responsible, and they never worry about their children's academics, even during online classes.
Teachers will not only impart all the knowledge, but also spend a lot of time paying attention to the students' learning Xi progress.
However, they are puzzled as to why Chinese parents spend so much time and money in cram Xi classes when they think that the teacher has already taught them in class.
Contemporary Israeli young people generally have higher academic qualifications, of which nearly half have a bachelor's degree or above, which is inseparable from their more prestigious universities, according to relevant data, more than half of the ten best universities in the Middle East are in Israel.
Israel also spends 10% of its GDP on education in order to increase the income of teachers and attract more young talents to become teachers.
In addition to recruiting talents, they will continue to improve the school's facilities and Xi environment, and in addition to this, compulsory education in Israel continues into high school.
Israeli teachers do not have a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching, and they are more than willing to stimulate students' creativity through flexible teaching methods. This is why Israelis are very fond of entrepreneurship.
More and more students want to realize their value through entrepreneurship, which has led to the emergence of local start-ups in Israel.
And they don't have to worry about startup funds at all, the government will come forward to solve it. The government will provide financial support and service assistance to these entrepreneurs.
At present, there are nearly 6,000 start-ups in the region, in addition to more than 300 well-known companies that have chosen to set up their multinational companies in Israel.
While these companies start their businesses, they also invisibly increase the local employment rate.
In addition to entrepreneurial students, Israeli universities produce a large number of outstanding engineers and high-level technicians every year, and the proportion of scientific and technological talents in the country is the largest in the world.
Science and technology drive economic development
The rapid development of the economy is inseparable from the well-developed education and advanced scientific and technological level. In terms of the current composition of Israel's economy, 90 per cent of Israel's total income is generated from science and technology.
Israel also relies on science and technology to develop its agriculture. In a country with no population or area, they not only achieved food self-sufficiency by their own efforts, but also produced surplus food for export to other countries in the Middle East.
You must know that Israel's land area is not large, and many of them are deserts and Gobi, and the area of land that can be cultivated is even less, which makes it even more difficult for Israel to develop agriculture.
This is not a problem for the Israelis, who used desalination technology to convert seawater into drinkable water, and then used science and technology to solve the irrigation problem. Scientists have not only solved the country's drinking water problem, but also contributed to the research and development of new varieties in agriculture.
Israel's military prowess should not be underestimated. They have developed a variety of military weapons themselves, and the guns and ammunition they produce are not only enough for their own use, but also have surplus weapons that can be exported to other countries, and now they have become one of the top ten arms exporters in the world.
According to the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, the average monthly salary of Israeli people in 2021 is 3,369 US dollars, but this figure is only the average salary in Israel, and the salary level will vary in different industries and regions.
In some economically developed cities in Israel, such as Tel Aviv and Haifa, due to the higher standard of living, the wage level will also be higher than that in other regions.
So what will the consumption level be like in such a developed city?
Locally, watermelon 4 shekel/kg, tomato 5 shekel/kg, cucumber 6 shekel/kg, chili 9 shekel/kg, apple 15 shekel/kg, banana 16 shekel/kg, grape 18 shekel/kg, cactus fruit 23 shekel/kg, Yali 30 shekel/kg, two barrels of garlic 16 shekel, two corn 15 shekels, bread 10 shekel, small bottle of cola 6 shekel, it can be seen that the local price is still quite expensive compared to the country. (Shekel converted to RMB multiplied by 2)
So how much does it cost to eat a meal in Israel? Some bloggers say that a single set meal of one meat and one vegetable actually costs 56 shekels (about 112 yuan), and if four or five friends have a meal together, it will cost about 1,000 yuan.
Israel is a leader in the medical sector
In addition to excellent treatment technology, the medical team in Israel also has flexible thinking and meticulous hands-on ability.
Of all developed countries in 2022, Israel was the only country with a fertility rate above average.
This is because Israel has been encouraging childbirth through subsidies, and the first to fourth children of the locals can be compensated, with the specific amount ranging from 100~200 shekels (about 200~400 yuan).
Although Israel, like most countries in the world, has only a five-day workday, and they enjoy two days off, Israel's primary and secondary schools have a single day off, and students only have Saturday off, which has led to a very young Israel, with each mother giving birth to at least three babies
Israel's population has increased by nearly 160,000 in one year as of December 31, 2021, and the total number now stands at 9.449 million, the Central Bureau of Statistics announced Israel.
Israel is also a health-conscious country, and they were the first country to promote a healthy body image, enacting a national law back in 2012 that explicitly banned underweight models from participating in catwalks and advertising.
Israel is also a health-conscious country, as early as 2012 the country enacted a national law, models must have a BMI of 18.5 and above to appear in advertisements and various fashion shows, the state explicitly prohibits the image of extreme emaciation from appearing in the public eye, in order to alleviate the body anxiety of teenagers, but also to prevent young girls from pursuing extreme beauty.
The ingenuity of the Israelites
Israel is a country dominated by Jews, and the Jews have always been known as the "wise people", and their wisdom is recognized by the world.
Speaking of which, do you think that only people with very high IQs can survive in Israel, and even need to be clever once in a while?
In fact, in Israel you just need to follow the tips given by the locals, and you can live a very convenient life. Signs with information about road conditions can be seen everywhere on the road, such as "Walk another 10 meters to cross the road and the green light request button", "Go slowly on the downhill section", "Help the elderly to cross the road" and so on.
They often use a simple and easy-to-understand cartoon to tell people what they want to convey, and they also add Arabic, Hebrew, and English around the cartoon to illustrate it.
The service of the local hotel is also very thoughtful, for example, the hotel's faucet will tell everyone which side is hot water and which side is cold water through red and blue signs of different sizes, which is really humane.
When you turn on the TV series to listen to the weather forecast, the host will also tell you in a sweet voice, "The weather tomorrow will be the same as today." "The weather was reported in a humorous and concise manner.
Local customs
In Israel, they don't have to work all day on Saturday, which is called "Sabbath" by the locals, and they don't work, talk on the phone, or cook.
Israelis attach great importance to festivals, such as Family Day, which shows how much they attach to the family.
So what are the precautions when going to Israel? You must know that Israeli customs are notoriously strict, and skin care products purchased locally must be carried in your hands, and personal boxes are not allowed to be locked.
Israel attaches great importance to the safety of its citizens, and the streets are full of people patrolling with guns, and if they encounter someone who is restless, they will be arrested as soon as possible, which also provides a safe environment for tourists.
There is no need to worry about the language barrier in the local area, even if you don't know Arabic, it doesn't matter, as long as you can speak simple English in Israel, the English popularity of Israelis is still very high, and of course a small number Xi of people have learned Russian.
If you are not very good at English and Russian, it is okay to pull out your phone and open the translation software.
In Israel, we must pay attention to local religious beliefs, different local religions and cultures are different, Israelis are very respectful of their own religion, and they do not allow their own people to believe in other religions.
In addition, it is not permissible to bring statues of other gods into Israel, and if you force it, you will anger the Israelis and cause trouble for yourself.
Experts from the Israel Cancer Society say that at least 300 days a year are spent in the sun, and urge everyone to have regular skin check-ups, so don't forget to protect yourself from the sun while sunbathing on the beach.
Skirts and shorts are also not allowed in Israel, so remember to dress appropriately before traveling.
Israel is a country that pays great attention to education development and innovation, and if you want to visit the local area, you still need to be well prepared.
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