Golan Heights
The Golan Heights joined Israel in 1981; their area is almost 2 thousand square kilometers. A mountain plateau of volcanic origin is considered a strategic object with a developed hydrogeographic network. River water flows into the Jordan and Lake Tiberias, which is one of the main sources of drinking water for the country's inhabitants. The highest point in the Israeli-controlled part of the Golan Heights is Mount Hermon with a height of 2,236 meters.
Basic information
Archaeologists have discovered biblical and medieval monuments. Ancient finds can be viewed in the Golan Antiquities Museum and the Israel Museum, which is located in Jerusalem. The most ancient attractions are the Wheel of Spirits and the megalith. In the 19th century, the ruins of synagogues with Jewish symbols were discovered, which once again proves that Jews used to live on this land. Today the population is approximately 20 thousand people, and there is almost no unemployment.
There are many nature reserves in the Golan Heights. The soil here is favorable for agricultural work: for example, for growing grapes, apples, cherries, raspberries and strawberries. The fruit is exported, and there are thermal springs in the southwest. In 2015, an oil field with an estimated volume of more than 1 billion barrels was discovered in this place.
Tourist attraction
The Golan Heights ─ is a unique picturesque place. The climate is very moderate: slightly hot in summer, but cold in winter, which made it possible to build a tourism business. A ski resort operates on Mount Hermon, covered with snow for 4 months. On average, more than 2 million tourists from around the world visit the Golan Heights per year.
In the settlements in the Golan Heights, rooms and houses are open that can be rented for the night or several days. In Avnei Eitan you can sleep in a Bedouin tent or pitch your own tent on the ground. There is a religious hotel for religious citizens near Kinneret. Residents of Israel are proud of the Golan Heights and protect the nature of this region. Every year, people traditionally plant more than 100 trees and feed migratory birds in nature reserves.
