The term MED. NATION refers to three nations located in the Middle East: Lebanon (LEB), Israel (ISR), and Syria (SYR). All three countries are located in the region known as the Levant, which is situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Arabian Desert. Lebanon is a small country with a population of around 6 million people, while Israel and Syria have larger populations of around 8 million and 18 million respectively. All three countries have a long history of conflict, but they also share many cultural similarities.