Israel is located in the Palestinian area of West Asia, in the southeast of the Mediterranean; West Asia, the junction of Asia, Africa and Europe. Coastal areas are long and narrow plains, with mountains and plateaus in the east. Israel borders Lebanon in the north, Syria and Jordan in the east and Egypt in the southwest. Israel's coastline is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea in the west and the Gulf of Eilat (also known as the Gulf of Aqaba) in 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 beginning of the founding of Israel. Although football and basketball are considered to be the most popular sports in Israel, Israel also performs well in many other sports, such as handball and track and field, and also actively participates in the development and promotion of various sports.
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Climatic characteristics
Israel has a dry and hot Mediterranean climate in summer. From Mount Hermon at an altitude of 28 10 meters to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, it drops to 392 meters below the horizon, and the climate varies from region to region. The coastal plain is hot and humid in summer, slightly cold and rainy in winter, and there is occasional light snow in hilly areas. In the Jordan Valley, summer is dry and hot, while in the south, it is semi-dry, warm during the day and cool at night.
topography
Israel can be divided into four regions: coastal plains, central hills, Jordan Rift Valley (the northern starting point of the East African Rift Valley) and Negev Desert. The coastal plain along the Mediterranean Sea extends from the Lebanese border in the north to Gaza in the south. The soil in this area is fertile and humid, and it is an important area for agriculture and fruit cultivation.
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Baidu Encyclopedia-Israel