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Israel
Western AsiaCapital Jerusalem5 neighbours
Israel is a country in Western Asia, Asia. Its capital is Jerusalem. Israel is next to Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria.
A way to remember it
A skinny sliver down the eastern Mediterranean shore, with Lebanon at the top and a small spike reaching south to the Red Sea.
Good to know
Its southern tip touches the Red Sea at the port of Eilat.
Quick facts
- CapitalJerusalem
- RegionAsia, Western Asia
- Land borders5 countries
- Also known asMedīnat Yisrā'el, State of Israel
Egypt
Jordan
Lebanon
Palestine
Syria