Israel's regions include seven districts. Six of them are stably accepted parts of the country, while the seventh, Judea and Samaria, is considered disputed territory. The central cities of Israel's regions are major historical centers. Jerusalem, Nazareth, Haifa, and other cities whose names are known far beyond the country's borders.
Northern regions of Israel
Northern District. The main city of this region is Nazareth, Israel's third city in terms of pilgrim traffic. The Northern District borders Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan, and its western shore is washed by the Mediterranean Sea. The majority of the population here are Arabs. In the northeast of the region is the famous Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret).
Central Regions of Israel
Haifa District. The region is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the west. The main city of the region is Central District. The region includes most of the Sharon Valley. The western part of the district faces the Mediterranean Sea. The main city of the district is Ramle. There are many ancient towns in the county that have survived from the Crusader times, such as Yavneh. Among the attractions of the county can be named, for example, the ancient hippodrome in Netanya, around it and began at one time the formation of the territory of the county. The region is also home to the famous archaeological site of Caesarea Palestina and the equally famous Bahai Gardens, a huge UNESCO heritage garden complex.
Tel Aviv District. The region is surrounded by the Central District and overlooks the Mediterranean coast. The center of the district is Tel Aviv, one of Israel's most modern cities and home to the country's nightlife. Another city in the region, Holon, is called Israel's children's capital because of its large number of entertainment and educational facilities.
Jerusalem District. Here, in and around Jerusalem, most of Israel's religious sites are concentrated, including the Wailing Wall, the Holy Sepulchre, and other unique sites of the country's cultural heritage.
Southern regions of Israel
Southern District. Most of the district is occupied by the Negev Desert. Israel in this part is bordered by Egypt to the west and Jordan to the east. The southernmost tip of the territory faces the Red Sea, and here is the famous resort Eilat. And in the upper eastern part of the county, on the border with Judea and Samaria, is the famous Dead Sea with its thermal spas.
