Last Updated on October 11, 2021
Which continent is Israel located on? Europe or Asia?
Europe or Asia? The State of Israel is located in the Middle East on the continent of Asia, nestled to the south-east of the European continent and north-east of the African continent.
Israel’s position in relation to the world
Israel lies on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Its location is considered to be a land bridge between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, and through it to the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. This location has always made the Land of Israel a powerful attraction to the great powers.
Israel’s borders and neighboring countries.
The 4 countries bordering Israel are: Egypt (south-west), Syria (north), Lebanon (north), Jordan (east) and also the Palestinian territories – the West Bank and the Gaza strip.
The current borders of the State of Israel are a result of both war and diplomatic agreements among Israel, her neighbors, and colonial powers. Only two of Israel’s five land borders are internationally recognized – the other three are disputed.
Israel’s borders with Egypt and Jordan have been formally recognized and confirmed as part of the peace treaties with those countries. The borders with Syria (The Golan Heights), Lebanon (The Shebaa farms) and the Palestinian territories (declared as the State of Palestine) are still in dispute.
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of The State of Israel is Jerusalem. Read more about this ancient city.
What is the current population of the State of Israel?
- Israel’s estimated population at 2021 is around 9.5 million people.
- What is the current estimated world-wide Jewish population?
The current leaders of Israel
MK (Member of the Knesset) Naftali Bennett, head of the ‘Yamina’ party is the incumbent Prime Minister of Israel.
Chaim Herzog is the incumbent President of the State of Israel
Facts about the land of Israel
- Read more about the State of Israel, facts, figures and information; climate, distances, food, culture, customs, travel and more
