Is Israel considered an Asian country or a European country?

Israel is an Asian country, but its lifestyle, cultural connotation, and political structure are more like Western European countries.

Israel is located in the Palestinian area of ??West Asia, southeast of the Mediterranean Sea; in the west of Asia, at the junction of the three continents of Asia, Africa and Europe. The coast is a long and narrow plain, and there are mountains and plateaus in the east. Israel is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria and Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. Israel has a coastline connected to the Mediterranean Sea to the west and the Gulf of Eilat (also known as the Gulf of Aqaba) to the south.

Israel’s sports culture is more similar to that of European countries. The development of sports in Israel can be traced back to the founding of the country. Although football and basketball are considered the most popular sports in Israel, Israel also has outstanding performance in many other sports such as handball and track and field, and is also actively involved in the development and promotion of various sports.

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Climate characteristics

Israel has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers, ranging from Mount Hermon at an altitude of 2810 meters to the horizon. The lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea, 392 meters below, has obvious regional climate and different conditions. The coastal plain is humid and hot in summer, slightly cold and rainy in winter, and occasionally has light snow in hilly areas. The Jordan Valley region has dry and hot summers, while the southern region has a semi-arid climate with warm days and cool nights.

Topography

Israel can be divided into four regions: the coastal plain, the central hills, the Jordan Rift Valley (the northern starting point of the East African Rift Valley) and the Negev Desert. The coastal plain along the Mediterranean Sea stretches from the Lebanese border in the north to Gaza in the south. The soil in this area is fertile and moist, making it an important area for agriculture and fruit cultivation.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Israel