Facts about the 100th smallest country, with less than 1/1000th of the world's population (Israel)

NewsOfTheDay.com ^ | 9-19-03

[veronica]

Israel leads the world in the number of scientists and technicians in the workforce, with 145 per 10,000, as opposed to 85 in the U.S., over 70 in Japan, and less than 60 in Germany. With over 25% of its work force employed in technical professions. Israel places first in this category as well.

Israel has the highest ratio of university degrees to the population in the world.

Israel has the highest per capita ratio of scientific publications in the world by a large margin, as well as one of the highest per capita rates of patents filed.

In proportion to its population, Israel has the largest number of startup companies in the world. In absolute terms, Israel has the largest number of startup companies than any other country in the world, except the US (3,500 companies mostly in hi-tech).

Israel is ranked #2 in the world for VC funds right behind the US.

Israel has the highest percentage in the world of home computers per capita.

Outside the United States and Canada, Israel has the largest number of NASDAQ listed companies

Israel has the highest average living standards in the Middle East. The per capita income in 2000 is over $17,500, exceeding that of the UK.

With more than 3,000 high-tech companies and start-ups, Israel has the highest concentration of hi-tech companies in the world (apart from the Silicon Valley).

With an aerial arsenal of over 250 F-16s, Israel has the largest fleet of the aircraft outside of the US.

Israel's $100 billion economy is larger than all of its immediate neighbors combined.

The cell phone was developed in Israel by Motorola-Israel. Motorola built its largest development center worldwide in Israel.

Windows NT software was developed by Microsoft-Israel.

The Pentium MMX Chip technology was designed in Israel at Intel.

Voice mail technology was developed in Israel.

AOL's instant message program was designed by an Israeli software company.

Both Microsoft and Cisco built their only R&D facilities outside the US in Israel.

On a per capita basis, Israel has the largest number of biotech start-ups

Israel has the largest raptor migration in the world, with hundreds of thousands of African birds of prey crossing as they fan out into Asia.

Twenty-four percent of Israel's workforce holds university degrees -- ranking third in the industrialized world, after the United States and Holland -- and 12 percent hold advanced degrees.

[veronica]

FYI.

[veronica]

Ping.

[NativeNewYorker]

Forwarding this to "even-handed" Howard Dean.

[ClearCase_guy]

To helps us understand why the Left hates Israel. The Left hates anything that is successful, and Israel is a success.

[Guillermo]

And it's about time they get off of US Welfare.

[Rebelbase]

I agree. Israel can and should stand on it's own two feet.

[veronica]

Welfare is a handout for which you get nothing in return. The US gets quite a bit in return from Israel. A reliable ally in a vital region, tech, military and intel support, to name just a few of the ways in which Israel gives back to the US. For all the dough the US gives Egypt for instance, we got Ayman Al Zawhiri, and Egyptians dancing in the street on 9-11.

[Guillermo]

We should end the welfare for Egypt too.

[Blood of Tyrants]

"Israel's $100 billion economy is larger than all of its immediate neighbors combined."

This is amazing cosidering that Israel is roughly the size of Massachusetts.

[A Broken Glass Republican]

Great article.

But it brings up a question...And one that might spurn resentment and flames. I hope not, it's an honest question...

This article clearly points-out that Israelis (Jews) are over-acheivers, as a group. Maybe even "Hard workers", as a group. Maybe even the "Smartest" group of people (Based on the higest level of college graduates). I could go on and on based on this article.

I can only assume these "Stereotypes" are acceptable because they are positive?

So, why aren't negative stereotypes of groups of people acceptable...If true, of course.

I'm sure my question can't be definiately answered here, and I don't mean to hijack this thread with it, but it's got me wondering...

[A Broken Glass Republican]

Israel is America's greatest ally outside of Great Britian. And considering where they are located, the Middle East, maybe even a more important ally than the Brits.

They give us many things we need in return for our financial aid to them.

Your "Welfare" comment is disgusting. You sound like Pat Buchanan.

[dwd1]

Lies, damned lies, and statistics...

I think all data can be used in an inappropriate fashion... However, I have been told that one can believe or disbelieve stereotypes... The real question is whether you treat individuals with respect or do you not even give people a chance based on a perceived stereotype (positive or negative)... What you believe is up to you... It is the actions you take because of those beliefs...

[carlo3b]

I report, you decide, I just thought this would add weight to the additional 1st's that ISRAEL enjoys! The Israeli's are a truly remarkable people, They have captured the lead in so many areas of the universe, including the US political machine.
My hat is off to any group that can produce so much, from so few.. Truly remarkable

U.S Financial Aid To Israel:
Figures, Facts, and Impact
http://www.wrmea.com/html/us_aid_to_israel.htm#Taxpayer

 Facts derived from CRS 2002 briefing to Congress, prepared for budget committees joint CBO, CRS REPORT <inhttp://www.adc.org/IB85066.pdf>
 
Summary
Benefits to Israel of U.S. Aid Since 1949
(As of November 1, 1997)

Foreign Aid Grants and Loans
$74,157,600,000*
*1st) US largest AID recipient in the amount of AID, and perks to a single nation.  Amounts to 70% of all US AID

Other U.S. Aid (12.2% of Foreign Aid)
$9,047,227,200**
**Most of the remaining AID, paid to Mid East neighbors to pacify

Interest to Israel from Advanced Payments
$1,650,000,000*
*Greater than the amount paid all disabled veterans, or death benefits
Grand Total
$84,854,827,200 **
**Greater than the total revenue paid for US Social Security and Medicare Combined.

Total Benefits per Israeli .                                 
$14,630*
Cost to U.S. Taxpayers of U.S.
*This amount is more than 4% greater than the average US Social Security recipient, and does not include the additional SS payments to Israeli senior citizens, carrying dual citizenship, and collecting from both countries.
 

Aid to Israel

Grand Total
$84,854,827,200

Interest Costs Borne by U.S.
$49,936,680,000

Total Cost to U.S. Taxpayers
$134,791,507,200

Total Cost per Israeli
$23,240
 
LOTS AND LOTS OF FIRSTS for a very talented populous, and testament to their ingenuity and perseverance, and influence
 

[Labyrinthos]

Your "Welfare" comment is disgusting. You sound like Pat Buchanan.

Although I agree, I can't help but wonder whether Arafat would have been worm feed many years ago if not for Israel's reliance upon US financial support.

[flutters]

Israel is ranked #2 in the world for VC funds right behind the US.

What does 'VC' stand for?

[jed turtle]

isn't it true that one can be jailed for freely proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Israel on the streets? they- and all midEast countries are antiChrist peoples who should not be getting our tax dollars. let them fight it out on their own. may the best men win.

[veronica]

Your source is a full-on Arabist, Saudi bankrolled enterprise, filled with anti-Israel swill.

They have captured the lead in so many areas of the universe, including the US political machine.

Blah blah blah. I'm surprised you didn't drag out Buchanan's "Congress is Israel-occupied territory" line. :)

[veronica]

What does 'VC' stand for?

Venture Capital. (I looked it up on google....:)

[flutters]

Thanks!