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Author Shlomo Sixt
The Golan Heights supplies approximtely 15% of Israels water supply. This is amazing when you consider how much water is used by this country. The Golan Heights is full of rich history and agricultural importance for the people of Israel.
The reason that so many tourists visit the Golan Heights is because the area has seen much dispute over the years and it is difficult quiet diificult to explain all that hass happened in the Golan Heights over the years.
There have been numerous wars as well as disputes that have caused tension between the State of Israel and her neighbouring countries such as Syria .
The Golan Heights has an important biblical history to the Israeli people, and in historical times the Golan Heights has been through several conquests and downfalls,that eventually caused the jewish people to lose the Goland Heights and reclaim it only several thousands of years later. The The Golan Heights takes in over three million tourists a year. You don't have to love ancient history to enjoy the amazing views and stories that the Golan Heights has to offer.
The Golan Heights is full of rich green nature and amazing views.
If you are planning on visitng the Golan Heights, consider taking a tour guide so that manage to see as much as possible of this beuatiful are.