WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which countries border the Gaza Strip?
A
Iraq and Jordan
B
Israel and Egypt
C
Lebanon and Syria
D
Israel and the West Bank
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Israel borders Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the Palestinian territories of West Bank and the Gaza Strip; it shares maritime borders with Cyprus. The state occupies an area of 22, 072 km²; this is about two-thirds the size of Belgium, or slightly larger than the US state of New Jersey.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Rafah Border Crossing is the only crossing point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. It is located on the international border that was confirmed in the 1979 Egypt–Israel peace treaty.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the west, Israel is bound by the Mediterranean Sea. Lebanon and Syria border it to the north, Jordan to the east, Egypt to the southwest and the Red Sea to the south.

Detailed explanation-4: -Usually regarded as being geographically part of Asia, the Sinai Peninsula is the northeastern extremity of Egypt and adjoins Israel and the Gaza Strip on the east.

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