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  • India and Israel signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration to boost fisheries and aquaculture collaboration.
  • Israel is located in West Asia, bordering Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt, with coastlines on the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
  • Key geographical features include a coastal plain, central hills, Jordan Rift Valley, Negev Desert, Jordan River, Sea of Galilee, and the Dead Sea.

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Israel (Capital: Jerusalem)

India and Israel signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent to strengthen collaboration in the fisheries and aquaculture.

Political Features 

  • Location: West Asia (Levant region).
  • Bordering countries: Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest.
  • Maritime Boundaries: Mediterranean Sea to the west and the Red Sea (via the Gulf of Aqaba) to the south.

Geographical Features

  • Geographically divided into 4 regions: the coastal plain, the central hills, the Jordan Rift Valley, and the Negev Desert.
  • Major water bodies: Jordan River (eastern border), Sea of Galilee (freshwater source), and the Dead Sea (Earth’s lowest elevation on land).
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Dead Sea

A salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. It is the lowest point on Earth's land surface and known for its high salinity and therapeutic properties, relevant for UPSC Geography and Environment.

Sea of Galilee

A freshwater lake in northern Israel, also known as Lake Tiberias. It is a primary source of water and an important ecological and historical site, relevant for UPSC Geography and International Relations.

Negev Desert

A large desert region in southern Israel. Its arid conditions and unique ecosystem are relevant for UPSC's Geography and Environment syllabus, particularly concerning desertification and resource management.

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