By Jeremy Herrold

Israel Located in the Continent of Asia in middle east region Capital city:Jerusalem

Language Hebrew is the official language of Israel Arabic is used for the Arabic minority English is also used a lot by foreigners In Hebrew: היי. שמי הוא herrold ג'רמי In Arabic: هاي. اسمي جيريمي herrold. In English: Hi. My name is jeremy herrold

Israeli symbols Flag of Israel  Emblem of Israel  Many other symbols of Israel 

Mexican symbols An Aztec codex  Mexican National Flag  Banner for the Army Of three guarantees --  And Coat of Arms

Population and Mexico’s language Isreal 7,590,758 million people live throughout Israel 186,929 live in East Jerusalem Mexico 114,975, % speak Spanish and 5.7% indigenous languages such as Mayan, Nahuatl

Religion Israel Religion- Jewish 75.6% Muslim 16.9% Christian 2% Druze 1.7% Mexico Religion- Roman Catholic 76.5%, Protestant 5.2% Pentecostal 1.4% other 3.8% Jehovah's Witnesses 1.1%, unspecified 13.8%

Economy Mexico Free market system Mixture of industry and agriculture GDP is $1.657 trillion dollars 5.1% unemployment rate Pretty high natural gas and oil exportation Israel Technological economic system Major exports are cut diamonds, crude oil, and fruits and vegetables GDP $235.1 billion Unemployment 5.6% public debt 74% ! Find most jobs in technology fields such as aviation, computer aided design, and tobacco/ other crops

Mexico’s History ’s Ruled mostly by Aztecs and the Mayan In 1500’s the Spanish conquest of Mexico took place. Moctezuma the II fought the Spaniards and was the last Aztec ruler, who died by being stoned by his own people. Mexico's Independence from Spain The Mexican Revolution the Mexican abolished the dictatorship of President Porfirio Díaz. Was in office for 31 years.

Israel’s History The people of Israel can be traced back as far Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob from the Bible King David BC founded Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. In 587 BC the Babylonians conquered Jerusalem and banished the Jews to Babylon. Jerusalem would then fall into the hands of Babylonian, Persian, Greek, Roman and Byzantine Empires, Islamic and Christian crusaders, Ottoman Empire, and the British Empire. After WWII the British released there claim on Israel and was divided between the Israelis and the Arabs.

Conflicts in Israel The Palestine and Israelite conflicts are still going on today. They are fighting over land borders, water rights, and control of Jerusalem. The Palestine want control of Gaza strip and West bank, were it would become its own state of “Palestine”.

Mexican Conflict A big issue right now in Mexico is Drug cartels and Mafia. There is Marijuana, cocaine, ephedra and many more drugs/gun trafficking in most parts of Mexico. A lot of land is held by these vast cartels which attributes to much crime rate. Many cartels are at “war” with each other so many armed conflicts break out between them.

Israeli culture Family and children are a priority in Israeli culture Unlike in the U.S families want to stay close to they're parents so they can take care of the elderly. When near death one is to recite the Shema (prayer) All Jews are buried in plain white shrouds

Mexican culture Extended Family is thought to be just as important as immediate family Celebrate “day of the dead” where they honor the dead and have festivals Extremely Traditional Young take care of the old by letting them live in they're house

Would I live in this Culture? Mexico I always wanted to visit Mexico for the beaches and resorts. Maybe drink some wine with my parents because the drinking age is lowered. I don’t think I would go as far as living in Mexico due to drug cartels. Israel I want to visit the city of Jerusalem and if I took the time to learn the language I might live there for a few years, but I think I would want to return to the U.S

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Bonus Rio de janeiro, Brazil – statue of Christ Taj mahal- Agra, India Sahara desert- Africa