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The Gaza Strip is bordered by two countries: Egypt to the southwest and Israel to the north and east. Additionally, the territory is situated along the Mediterranean Sea to the west.123
The border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt is approximately 9 miles (14 km) long and includes a buffer zone known as the Philadelphi Corridor. The borders of Egypt, the Gaza Strip, and Israel meet near the area of Kerem Shalom.1