The State of Israel (English), referred to as Israel for short, is a country located in the Levant region of West Asia. It was officially announced on May 1948 and 14. Located in the southeast of the Mediterranean, it borders Lebanon in the north, Syria and Jordan in the east and Egypt in the southwest. Israel declared its independence on 1948. 20 12 12 The population exceeds 7.98 million, mainly from the Jewish nationality, with 60 10000 Jews. It is also the only country in the world with Jews as the main body. 199265438+1established diplomatic relations with China on October 24th.
Israel has a high degree of industrialization and strong comprehensive economic strength. In addition, Israel is also the country with the highest economic development, business freedom, press freedom and overall human development index in the Middle East. Israeli scientists have made outstanding contributions in genetics, computer science, optics, engineering and other technical industries. Israel's most famous R&D industry is its military science and technology industry, and its R&D in agriculture, physics and medicine is also quite famous.
The Israeli government has always attached importance to education and science and technology, and actively fostered education and science and technology industries. In the past, when the defense expenditure accounted for 1/3 of the gross national product, the government's appropriation for education was never less than 8%. 1995, the defense expenditure was reduced to 9% of the gross national product, and Prime Minister Perez announced that the savings would be mainly used for the development of education and science and technology.
Israel promulgated the compulsory education law as early as 1949. 1868, Israel carried out a major reform of the education system, forming a system of six-year primary education, three-year junior high school education and three-year senior high school education, which has been in use ever since. Higher education plays a vital role in the economic and social development of Israel. 1948 When Israel gained independence, there were two universities in China, with a total enrollment of about 1600. By 2000 and 20001year, the number of students in Israeli higher education institutions had reached about 216,000. Among them, 54% are studying in universities, 30% are studying in various institutions, and 16% are taking classes in the Open University. Higher education institutions in Israel enjoy full academic and administrative freedom and open their doors to all those who meet the admission requirements. New immigrants and students without admission qualifications can attend special preparatory classes, and if they can successfully complete their studies, they can apply for admission.