where is israel on the map
Israel is in the Middle East, on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, in the western part of Asia.
Quick Scoop: Where Israel Is on the Map
- It sits at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea.
- It is part of the region often called the Middle East or the Southern Levant in West Asia.
- On a world map, look to the right (east) of the Mediterranean, between Europe (above/left) and the Arabian Peninsula (to the southeast).
Neighboring Countries
If you’re scanning a political world map, find these labels around it:
- Lebanon – directly to the north
- Syria – to the northeast
- Jordan – to the east
- Egypt – to the southwest
- Mediterranean Sea – along its entire western coast
- Red Sea – a small southern coastline near the Gulf of Aqaba
Simple “How to Find It” Guide
- Find Europe and Africa on the map.
- Locate the Mediterranean Sea between them.
- Look at the eastern coast of the Mediterranean.
- Between Egypt (below/left) and Lebanon/Syria (above/right), the small coastal country you see there is Israel.
A Few Extra Geographic Facts
- Capital and seat of government: Jerusalem (political status is disputed internationally).
- Major coastal city you may see on many maps: Tel Aviv, on the Mediterranean shoreline.
- It also has access to the Red Sea via its southern tip near the city of Eilat.
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