Israel is a Middle Eastern nation situated at the easternmost point of the Mediterranean Sea. Its borders are as follows: Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east and southeast, Egypt to the southwest, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. The capital and seat of government are both in Jerusalem, however the latter designation has not gained much international acceptance.

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Population: 9,177,0001 as of 2024

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Israel is a small nation with a rather varied landscape, including the Negev desert in the south, highlands in the north and center, and a long coastal plain. extending from the north across the whole nation