Photo from: "World Maps," accessed December 20, 2011, http://www.worldmapsinfo.com/map-of-israel-asia.html
Israel is located to the east of the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt. Above is geographical map of Israel. Three major geographical features in Israel are Mt. Hermon, the River Jordan, and Negev Desert.
Mt. Hermon is the tallest mountain in Israel reaching 7,336 ft. tall in elevation. The mountain is between the boarders of Syria and Lebanon.
River Jordan is the longest and most famous river in Israel. This river reaches 320 kilometers long, which makes it 199 miles. The River Jordan flows south, going through the Sea of Galilee, and ending up in the Dead Sea.
The Negev Desert contains 4,633 square miles of land in Israel. The desert has three major canyons that run throughout the desert, Makhtesh Ramon, Makhtesh Gadol, and Makhtesh Katan.
References: "Geography of Israel," Wikipedia. Last modified December 21, 2011. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Israel
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