Israel

Israel is a country in Western Asia located on the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea bordering Lebanon in the north, Syria in the northeast, Jordan in the east, and Egypt on the southwest

Israel is a representative democracy with a parliamentary system and universal suffrage and ranks high among Middle Eastern countries on the bases of human development, freedom of the press, and economic competitiveness. Jerusalem is the country's capital, seat of government, and largest city, while Israel's main financial center is Tel Aviv.