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Topography Of Israel
Based on the topography of the region, it is easy to divide Israel into four distinct regions. One region is the coastal plain, the second is the hilly region in the center of the country, the third is the rift valley, and the last region is desert region in the Negev Desert. |
This makes the topography of Israel extremely diverse. The coastal plain along the Mediterranean starts from the border of Lebanon and continues all the way to Gaza. This region is quite fertile, but is marked with humidity. It is where grape vines and citrus trees are extensively grown. The other coastal region is situated in the highlands in the east. While some of the areas are fertile, the others are barren. The highest point in the central highland is Mount Meron, which stands one thousand two hundred and eight meters above sea level, and is situated in Galilee.
The largest river in Israel is named Jordan. It is nearly three hundred and twenty two kilometers long and starts from Dan, which is located in Baniyas. This river is located in the rift valley along with Lake Tiberias, which is more popularly known as Sea of Galilee, and Hasbani River. The Jordan empties itself into Dead Sea, where is measured to be the lowest point in the entire world.
The Negev Desert is spread over an area of twelve thousand square kilometers. This means that the desert covers over half of the country's land mass. Basically the desert is part of the Sinai Desert.
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