how big is israel

Israel is approximately 8,019 square miles (about 20,770 square kilometers) in total land area. It stretches about 290 miles (470 km) from north to south and ranges in width from about 10 miles (15 km) at its narrowest point to about 85 miles (135 km) at its widest point. Including territories under Israeli law such as East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights, the area totals about 8,522 square miles (22,072 square kilometers). When including the West Bank under Israeli control, the total area is about 10,733 square miles (27,799 square kilometers).