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Book west bank http//www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/we.html Conciseinformation and statistics on the west bank's geography, economy and people.
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Extractions: Photo courtesy of Veronika Soul The West Bank is a predominantly Arab Palestinian region situated between Jordan and the State of Israel. Deriving its name from its location on the western bank of the Jordan River, the West Bank contains many sites of immense religious importance to Muslims, Jews, and Christians. Although much of the West Bank is under the control of Israel, the Palestinian Authority exercises self-government in several major cities and other portions of the region. -Photo courtesy of Veronika Soul- Scores of significant archaeological sites are located within the West Bank, as well as a number of cities with deep historical and religious roots such as Hebron, Nablus, Bethlehem, Jericho, and Ramallah. The mineral-rich Dead Sea is located to the southeast and is surrounded by historical sites and nature reserves.
West Bank - Country Profile - Geography
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West Bank - Country Profile - Geography
Home / west bank / Country Profile / geography. Maps. World maps are availablefrom National Geographic PerryCastaneda Library Encarta. Return to top.
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Palestine Geography
geography. Geographic coordinates west bank 32 00 N, 35 15 E; Gaza31 25 N, 34 20 E. Area Land area 26,323 km 2 (= 10,162 miles 2 ).
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Geography Of Israel - Palestine. Maps Don't Lie!
Map of Israel, geography, zionism, Israel, geography Israel, Maps of Israel, Golan whowish to have Israel relinquish Judea and Samaria ( west bank ) so that
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Extractions: U nlike Islam's Koran , which commands Muslims to force the entire planet to submit to literal control by Islam, the Jewish Torah promises the children of Israel a modest and reasonable allotment of land. Israel (in yellow ), is a democratic nation 1/19th the size of California, surrounded by 21 hostile Arab/Islamic dictatorships with 640 times her size, 60 times her population and ALL the oil. How dare Arab propagandists call Israel "expansionist!" And how dare anyone believe them! How can Israel, which occupies one-sixth of one percent of the lands called Arab, be responsible for the political dissatisfaction of 21 Arab countries? How can the 13 million Jews in the world (almost 5 million fewer than they were in 1939!) be blamed for the problems of the 250 million Arabs, who have brotherly ties to one billion Muslims worldwide? Israel is an oasis of Western Democracy and Judeo/Christian morality in the middle of an otherwise totalitarian Middle East. For 55 years, Israel has sought peaceful coexistence with neighbors dedicated to her destruction. Thus far only Egypt and Jordan have formalized a peace treaty. In reality, the peace is tenuous.
West Bank - Map, Geography
west bank Map. west bank - geography. Location Middle East, westof Jordan. Geographic coordinates 32 00 N, 35 15 E Map references
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Geography Of Water Resources
geography of Water Resources Eighty percent of the basin, however, is in Israel,Jordan, and the west bank, which do not have other significant surface water
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Extractions: Geography of Water Resources The Jordan River Valley stretches from Mount Hermon in the north to the Dead Sea in the south and includes Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Eighty percent of the basin, however, is in Israel, Jordan, and the West Bank, which do not have other significant surface water sources, and have only limited groundwater sources. Jordan relies on the surface waters of the basin for 75% of its water needs, while Israel relies on the surface waters for only 30% of its water consumption because it has larger aquifers from which to draw water. Syria relies on the basin minimally, for the Euphrates River and other smaller basins fall within its borders. Israel and Palestine have an combined 1.4 BCM/yr of renewable water resources, with an additional 450 MCM/yr captured by Israeli water reuse and rainwater collection for a total of about 2 BCM/yr. Already a deficit of water exists between what is used and what is available in the environment. In 1994, Israel and the Palestinian territories used approximately 2.1 BCM of water. Map of the Regional Drainage Basins The Sea of Galilee is the principal aboveground storage reservoir in the basin with a surface area of 170 square kilometers and a volume of approximately 4000 MCM. Its water derives from three sources: the Hasbani, Dan and Banias River, which merge at a point six kilometers within Israels northern border. At present, the water level in the Sea of Galilee has fallen more than 213 meters below sea level and is now no more than 4 to 6 meters deep at any point. This low quantity of water threatens water quality, including the toxic algae and lowers the water pressure that keeps out the salt water springs flowing into the bottom of the lake.
MEI Perspective
Political geography in Israel and the west bank by Valerie M. Leon,May 31, 2002 On May 31, 2002, Dr. David Newman, founder and
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Extractions: by Valerie M. Leon, May 31, 2002 On May 31, 2002, Dr. David Newman, founder and chair of the Politics and Government Department at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, addressed three major components of the geopolitical discourse in Israel and the West Bank. Dr. Newman began his lecture by asserting that discussions of security, water, and settlement issues must be prefaced with a determination for conflict-resolution, and with a resolve to establish two states, with two territories determined by a strong border. Israels security discussions, until recently, focused on retaining control of the Jordan Valley and the Golan Heights. The Jordan Valley, Israels eastern border, provided Israel with a defense from incursions of petty armaments, and allowed more control of the West Bank. Israel perceived that the loss of control of the uplands would impart Palestinians with the military advantage of stationing weaponry that would overlook Israeli cities. During former Prime Minister Baraks administration, Barak surprised his army by saying that Israel no longer needed the Jordan Valley to ensure security in the region. Today, the security threat is nuclear, rather than a military threat directed at micro-territories; thus, the security discourse is no longer the prevalent issue in Israels geopolitical discussions. Dr. Newman concluded by reiterating his point that any resolution must be reached through the agreement for continuous, compact territories on both sides of the Green Line. In past negotiations, 85% of the fine points of these issues were addressed, and approximately 80% were resolved. Dr. Newman explained that the absence of the big issues, a willingness for discussion and mutual efforts toward peace, are hindering the development of the smaller problems solutions.
Geography Of West Bank
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Extractions: www.volcanolive.com Geography of West Bank West Bank Geographic coordinates 32 00 N, 35 15 E Location Middle East, west of Jordan; landlocked Terrain mostly rugged dissected upland, some vegetation in west, but barren in east ; highlands are main recharge area for Israel's coastal aquifers Highest Point Tall Asur 1,022 m Natural hazards droughts Volcanic Activity No volcanoes
Palestinian State (proposed)
geography. The west bank is mostly composed of limestone hills (conventionallycalled the Samarian Hills north of Jerusalem and the Judaean Hills south of
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Extractions: World Countries Infoplease Atlas: Palestinian State (proposed) Infoplease Atlas: Palestinian State (proposed) West Bank and Gaza Strip President: Yasir Arafat (1996) Prime Minister: Mahmud Abbas (2003) Area: West Bank: 2,263 sq mi (5,860 sq km); Gaza Strip: 139 sq mi (360 sq km) Population (2003 est.): West Bank: 2,237,194, Gaza Strip: 1,274,868 (growth rate: West Bank: 3.0%, Gaza Strip: 3.7%); birth rate: West Bank: 34.1/1000, Gaza Strip: 41.2/1000; infant mortality rate: West Bank: 20.7/1,000, Gaza Strip: 24.1/1000; density per sq mi: West Bank: 989, Gaza Strip: 9,172 Capital: Undetermined Largest cities (1996 est.):
Atlas: Palestinian State (proposed)
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CIA - The World Factbook 2002 -- West Bank
permanent agreement. geography, west bank, Top of Page. Location DefinitionField Listing Middle East, west of Jordan. Geographic coordinates
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CIA - The World Factbook 2002 -- West Bank
agreement. geography, west bank. Location Middle East, west of Jordan.Geographic coordinates 32 00 N, 35 15 E. Map references Middle East.
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Extractions: border countries: Israel 307 km, Jordan 97 km Coastline: km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none (landlocked) Climate: temperate; temperature and precipitation vary with altitude, warm to hot summers, cool to mild winters Terrain: mostly rugged dissected upland, some vegetation in west, but barren in east Elevation extremes: lowest point: Dead Sea -408 m
Al-Quds University - The Geography Of Occupation: Education In Conflict
of Jerusalem to accommodate its building of new colonies and to confiscate moreland in the west bank. This process has invented an unreal mythic geography.
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Extractions: To understand the current hardships of Al Quds University and other Palestinian educational institutions, it is necessary to explore the geography of Israeli occupation. This geography shows the real colour of the degradation to which people are subjected and the effects of long-standing colonizing policies. One would have thought a simple, self-evident right to education should be guaranteed. The eight universities in Gaza and the West Bank, other educational institutions and hundreds of schools are all subjected to severe restrictions in the delivery of knowledge, as a result of Israeli measures. Normal education has continued to be disrupted over the past 35 years of occupation, especially during and after the first Intifada started in 1987. Birzeit University was particularly singled out for harassment during this period because of its perceived role in intellectual leadership. Faculty and students were arbitrarily detained, the university president exiled, and the campus closed for extended periods. The measures resulted in a movement of underground education, when faculty met students in private homes and other unofficial campuses. Today, student and faculty attendance at all universities continues to be severely affected by the presence of Israeli checkpoints, curfews, sometimes by direct harassment, attacks and willful destruction. A single checkpoint on a West Bank road can close down teaching for many days. A study term of 15 weeks usually ends up being compressed into less than 12 weeks or extended over six or seven months. The academic and other effects are cumulative and drastic in the long-term, since few courses are taught in full. Not only is educational delivery impaired and an acute financial crisis affects all aspects of educational work. There is an unsettling sense of constant precariousness that makes any planning and any motivation difficult indeed. Priorities have shifted from an emphasis on quality to a struggle for mere survival.
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World Regional Geography
What makes the peaceprocess so difficult in terms of geography? What does itmean to say that the west bank is dominated by two separate and distinct
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Geography And Population Basics
geography and Population Basics. Source CIA World Fact Book Click for larger version. Theseterritories are Judea, Samaria (the west bank ) (area=5,860 sq.
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Extractions: Basics Scroll Down For Menu Or Search Palestine Facts Home Page Geography and Population Basics Maps of Historical Israel, Palestine, and the Region Early History of Palestine Through World War I and British Mandate The British Mandate Period Independence of Israel (1947-1949) Israel 1948 Through 1967 Israel 1967 Through 1991 Israel 1991 Through Present Frequently Asked Questions about Palestine Frequently Asked Questions about this website Search Palestine Facts Source: CIA World Fact Book Click for larger version. Israel (area=20,770 sq. km.), a country slightly smaller than New Jersey, is located in the Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt (area=1,001,450 sq. km.) and Lebanon (area=10,400 sq. km.) on the coast and bordering Jordan (area=92,300 sq. km.) and Syria (area=185,180 sq. km.) inland. The territories occupied by Israel since the 1967 war are not included in the area of 20,770 sq. km.. These territories are Judea, Samaria (the "West Bank") (area=5,860 sq. km.), the Gaza Strip (area=360 sq. km.), and the Golan Heights (area=1,158 sq. km.). The population of Israel is 6,592,000 (August 2002 est.) The Jewish population in
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Bethlehem (West Bank) Town, Israel And Palestinian Authority
introduction, general information, geography, metropolitan area landscape, economy,population, educational cultural institutions Bethlehem (west bank) town.
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Extractions: Bethlehem (Hebrew and Aramaic for house of bread), town in the West Bank, near Jerusalem , controlled since 1967 by Israel though administered since 1995 by the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). The town is specified in the Bible as the birthplace of both David (king of Judah and Israel) and Jesus Christ. Originally called Aphrath, the town is also referred to as Bethlehem-Judah to distinguish it from another Bethlehem (see Joshua 19:15-16) in the territory of the tribe of Zebulun. Bethlehem is first mentioned in the Old Testament as the place where Rachel, the wife of the patriarch Jacob, was buried (see Genesis 35:19). According to the Book of Ruth, it later became the home of King David's ancestors and of David himself (see 1 Samuel 17:12). In the Book of Micah, Bethlehem is mentioned as the birthplace of the future Messiah (see Micah 5:2).
GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Middle East - Jordan - Geography Facts And Figures
geography note strategic location at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba and as Arabcountry that shares the longest border with Israel and the occupied west bank.
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Extractions: border countries: Iraq 181 km, Israel 238 km, Saudi Arabia 728 km, Syria 375 km, West Bank 97 km Coastline: 26 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 3 NM Climate: mostly arid desert; rainy season in west (November to April) Terrain: mostly desert plateau in east, highland area in west; Great Rift Valley separates East and West Banks of the Jordan River Elevation extremes: lowest point: Dead Sea -408 m

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