The Mediterranean Sea is a body of water that borders many countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. SPAIN, Malta, ISRAEL, Libya, Cyprus, and ISR are all countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. SPAIN is a country located in southwestern Europe with a population of over 46 million people. Malta is an island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Italy, with a population of over 450, 000 people. ISRAEL is a country located in the Middle East with a population of over 8 million people. Libya is a country located in North Africa with a population of over 6 million people. Cyprus is an island nation located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea with a population of over 1 million people. ISR is an acronym for the Israeli Security Forces, which is responsible for protecting the state of ISRAEL.