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The Israel Republic in the Middle East is formally called the State of Israel.
Israel lies on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and is bordered by
Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt. Its southernmost tip is Gulf of Aqaba. With
a population exceeding 7 million citizens, it is the world's only Jewish state.
Israel can be linked with various disputes, be it the international disputes
or the disputes taking place within.
The State of Israel has 6 distinct provinces:
- Central province has two main cities – Jerusalem
and Ramla. Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and has the largest population
and area. All branches of the Israeli government – legislative, judicial and
executive, are placed at Jerusalem. It is also a holy city playing an important
role in the 3 Abrahamic religion – Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The city
has also many artistic and cultural venues. The Israel Museum attracts nearly
one million visitors annually. The Ticho House, Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Symphone
Orchestra, Khan Theater to name a few are famous places of tourists attractions.
- Haifa is the third largest city of Israel and is the
main city of Northern Israel. It is a seaport and is located below and on Mount
Carmel. Haifa is the home of various religions – Jews, Muslims, Christians,
Ahmadis, Druze, Baha'i s and other. Haifa is a picturesque city with many sightseeings
like the Baha'i Gardens, Haifa Bay, Haifa Port, Baha'i World Center and the
German Colony.
- In the Arava province important cities like Negev
and Eilat are situated.
- The famous and historical city of Nazareth is situated
in the Northern province
- Beersheva is placed in the Southern province.
- Tel Aviv is the second largest city of Israel. It
also contains the main part of the largest and the most populous metropolitan
area in Israel, Gush Dan. Tel Aviv is a flourishing and influential technological
city and contains much of Israel's high-tech brains. Among the travel destinations
of Tel Aviv, the Opera House, Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv Museum of Art,Charles
Clore's Garden are the most famous.
Israel is a country of historical importance is visited by numerous tourists. Traveling in Israel will become easier once the provinces, their main cities and major travel destinations are informed.
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