Where is Israel?… Good question – where is Israel located on the world map? I know I know... the size of Israel makes it hard to find it on the world map (it is only about the size of New Jersey or 22,000 km˛ or 8500 mi˛) ,so let me help you find it: Israel is located in the western part of Asia, in an area of the world that is generally referred to as the Middle East. To the west of the country you will find the Mediterranean Sea. To the East you will find the kingdom of Jordan. In the north is Lebanon, and in the northeast side you will discover the border with Syria. On the Southwest side is Egypt and the Gaza strip.Here is a general map of the area that will help you locate Israel in relation to its neighbors: View Larger Map Return from Where is Israel to the Israel Facts page Return to the Home Page |