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Diverse Cultures of United States and Israel

The United States and Israel have diverse cultures. Part of the difference stems from political realities in these two countries. Civic life in Israel's recent history has been strongly influenced by the threat of war while the United States has enjoyed centuries of peace within its boundaries.

Although the people of Israel date from about 3,500 years ago, Israel became an independent state in 1948. Israel is a small country, roughly about the size of the state of Massachusetts. The country lies within the region of the world known as the Middle East. The Mediterranean coastline forms the entire western side of Israel. To the north and northeast are Lebanon and Syria, respectively. To the east is Jordan. To the south and southwest is the Sinai Desert of Egypt. In addition to Israel's own territory, there are the Occupied Territories, including the Golan Heights, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank. Neighboring Arab states have often been at war with Israel: "Israelis live between wars, the last always too close to forget, the next always too close to escape. Mourning and war preparations go hand in hand."

In contrast to Israel, the United States has enjoyed a relatively peaceful existence, which has contributed to the country's robust economy. Since its founding in 1776, the United States has only had one major armed conflict within its boundaries, the Civil War in the 19th century. Peace has allowed the United States to expand from the original thirteen colonies by annexing both contiguous and non-contiguous lands. The American nation is now composed of fifty states, ranging in size from Alaska to Rhode Island. The United States is bordered by Mexico to the south and Canada to the north.

America's powerful economy attracts immigrants from around the world. In fact, the United States is referred to as a nation of immigrants. With the exception of American Indians and Eskimos, all other citizens are descenda...

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