5 Best Countries for Americans to Visit

3. State of Israel

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The State of Israel is the only democracy and the only Jewish state in the Middle East. It is also one of the most prosperous nations in the world, with a $496 billion GDP and a GDP per capita of $52,173. Israel also has one of the oldest histories in the world, with the presence of civilization dating back thousands of years in the country. This lends it a variety of archaeological sites, historic sites, museums, and religious sites.