The Holy Land follows the metric system in weights and measures.

There is a seven-hour time difference between New York and the Holy Land There is a two-hour time difference between London and the Holy Land There is a on-hour time difference between Paris and the Holy Land

Israeli Shekel is the main currency in the Holy Land while U.S dollars, Jordanian dinars, are accepted . Also there are currency conversion offices throughout the Holy Land. You can also draw cash from local banks using major credit cards. Tourists paying in foreign currency are exempt from value-added tax (VAT) at their hotel. Most […]

Tourism is considered as one of the main pillars of the holy Land economy. The other important sector is quarrying and building stone industry; a significant portion of the total product is exported to Jordan, Europe and North America.

Holy Land doctors are generally well-trained and competent. Hotel staff can refer to a doctor or hospital if needed. Pharmacies are spread throughout the main cities, and medicine is cheap.

Most shops, cafes, and restaurants have public phones for making local calls, and public phones are available in most Palestinian cities. Direct dialing is available to most Western countries; you may call overseas from your hotel room. Telephone and fax facilities are available at most hotels.

Uses a 220-volt system

Many car rental agencies are available in the main cities of the Holy Land. An international driver’s license is required, and insurance is available from the rental agency.

Minivans –orange painted – or buses are used to travel from one city to another. Taxis – yellow painted – or service – orange painted – are used for in town transportation.

There are post offices in every major city and town. The large hotels are equipped to handle postal services.