Countries that border Israel
Israel shares land borders with 5 countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Israel's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Israel
- CapitalJerusalem
- RegionWestern Asia
- Land borders5
- Area21,937 km²
- Population10,134,800
- ISO codeIL
Learning Israel on the map
Knowing which countries border Israel is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Israel and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Israel?
Israel borders 5 countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria.
Which countries share a border with Israel?
The countries bordering Israel are: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria.
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.