General Knowledge: In Which Continent Is Israel Located? – News18

Last Updated:March 11, 2025, 15:53 IST

Israel, at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, excels in science, tech, and innovation. Despite its arid land, it thrives in agriculture and defense. It covers 22,145 sq km

Israel is a nation that sparks global discussion and admiration. It has overcome immense challenges to become a powerhouse of science, technology, and innovation. Despite its arid landscape, Israel has made remarkable strides in agriculture, transforming deserts into fertile land. Its prowess extends to defence, boasting a formidable military force.

Situated in the Middle East, Israel occupies a unique geographical position at the intersection of three continents: Asia, Africa, and Europe. This proximity to diverse cultures has significantly influenced the nation. While its southern neighbour is Egypt, leading many to believe it’s part of Africa, Israel is firmly rooted in Asia.

Total Area And Its Neighbours

Covering a modest 22,145 square kilometres, Israel is comparable in size to the Indian state of Mizoram. Its geography is captivating, with a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea, although its beaches are relatively small. Israel shares borders with several countries, including Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza. Its shared border with Egypt marks the only instance of Israel directly bordering an African nation.

Israel’s Geographic And Cultural Context

Asia, the world’s largest continent by landmass and population, is where Israel is located. Despite its Asian location, Israel’s culture is influenced by both Africa and Europe. Asia sits in the northern hemisphere, bordering Europe to the west. These two continents are sometimes referred to as Eurasia.

A Continent Of Many Nations

Asia has the most countries globally. Out of the 195 countries worldwide, here’s the breakdown by continent:

• Africa: 54 countries
• Asia: 48 countries
• Europe: 44 countries
• North America: 23 countries
• Australia/Oceania: 14 countries
• South America: 12 countries

While Antarctica is a continent, it’s uninhabited and has no countries, so it’s not typically included in this list.

Connecting Israel And India

Israel is 3854 km from India, roughly an 8-hour flight. Around six flights make this journey weekly.

Smallest Of Nations

Within Asia, the Maldives holds the title of the smallest country. Situated southwest of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean, this island nation, a neighbor to India, covers just 300 square kilometers. Besides its size, the Maldives is also the least populated Asian country. Dhivehi, an Indo-Aryan language, serves as its official and common language. Other small Asian countries include Singapore, Bahrain, Brunei, Palestine, Cyprus, Lebanon, and Qatar.

Asia’s Largest

On the other end of the spectrum, China boasts the title of the largest country in Asia, spanning 9.6 million square kilometers. This makes it the third or fourth largest globally.

Prosperity

When it comes to wealth, Singapore takes the lead as the richest country in Asia. Its GDP per capita in 2023 reached $91,000, securing its position as the 10th largest economy in Asia.