Golan Heights
The Golan Heights joined Israel in 1981, and their area is almost 2,000 square kilometers. The mountainous plateau of volcanic origin is considered a strategic site with a developed hydrogeographic network. River water flows into Jordan and Lake Tiberias, which is one of the main sources of drinking water for the inhabitants of the country. The highest point in the Israeli-controlled part of the Golan Heights is Mount Hermon, 2,236 meters high.
Basic information
Archaeologists have discovered biblical and medieval monuments. Ancient finds can be viewed at the Museum of the Golan Antiquities and the Israel Museum, which is located in Jerusalem. The most ancient sights are the Spirit Wheel 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 about 20,000 people, and there is almost no unemployment.
There are many nature reserves in the Golan Heights. There is a favorable soil for agricultural work: for example, for growing grapes, apples, cherries, raspberries and strawberries. Fruits are exported, and thermal springs are located 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 ─ This is a unique scenic spot. The climate is very temperate: slightly hot in summer, but cold in winter, which allowed us to build a tourism business. A ski resort has been operating on Mount Hermon, which has been covered with snow for 4 months. On average, more than 2 million tourists from around the world visit the Golan Heights every year.
In the settlements on the Golan Heights, rooms and houses are open, which can be rented for the night, for several days. In Avnei Eitan, you can spend the night in a Bedouin tent or set up your own tent on the ground. There is a religious hotel for believers near Kinneret. The people of Israel are proud of the Golan Heights and cherish the nature of this region. Every year, people traditionally plant more than 100 trees and feed migratory birds in nature reserves.
