Jerusalem

Name: Jerusalem
Address: West Asia, Israel

West Asia, Israel

Israel

People from Jerusalem are called:

Male/General:

Jerusalemite

Pronunciation:

/dʒəˈruːsələm/

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Population:: 971,800 (2024 est.)
Country:: Israel
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Hebrew 'Yerushalayim', meaning unclear but ancient. Demonym is 'Jerusalemite' or 'Yerushalmi'.

About Jerusalem

Capital of Israel (disputed, not internationally recognized).
One of the oldest cities in the world with over 3,000 years of history.
Holy city for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Home to Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Divided city with complex political status.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Tel Aviv

55 km northwest

People are called:

Tel Avivian

Amman

70 km east

People are called:

Ammani

Beirut

220 km north

People are called:

Beiruti

Quick Facts

Population:: 971,800 (2024 est.)
Country:: Israel
Region:: West Asia

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