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Arieh Sharon > THE JEZREEL VALLEY Emek Yizreel, the largest valley in the country, running almost from the Mediterranean to the Jordan Valley and dividing the Carmel and the Northern Shomron ranges from the Mountains of Galilee. It is largely composed of alluvial sedimentation deposits and heavy fertile black clay soil. The climate is relatively hot, the average annual temperature being 19.7 C. There are 500 mm. of rains and a relative humidity of 61%. Prior to Jewish settlement the Emek was neglected, partly covered with swamps and marshes and very sparsely populated. It is now the most important agricultural area in the country, engaging in mixed farming with a preference for milk production, raising fodder, poultry and citrus, and also having extensive stretches of grain. Afula is its natural centre and crossroads. On the northern side of the Emek the dome-shaped form of Mount Tabor is particularly striking (see picture).
Arieh Sharon > THE KINNERET CLEFT The Lake of Kinneret or Sea of Galilee lies in a depression of the Jordan Valley 210 metres below sea level, and covers an area of 160 square kms.The Jordan runs through it from north to south. The surrounding mountains are largely of volcanic origin and are composed of basalt. The Hot Springs are also an outcome of ancient volcanic activity. The northern part of the cleft contains the Tiberias hot springs south of the city, and is famous since ancient times as a health resort. In summer the climate is exceedingly hot. The average annual temperature amounts to 21 C. Preicipitation is 376 mm. and relative humidity is 60%. In winter the atmosphere is pleasant and the shores of Kinneret are particularly suitable for health and rest centres. The areas neighbouring the Jordan and Genossar clefts to the Northwest, South and South-East, are covered with alluvial deposits making for exceedingly fertile soil. These clefts are now used for intensive agricultural exploitation by numerous mixed-farming kibbutzim, with a preference for early vegetables and banana plantations. The northern shore of Lake Kinneret contains various Christian holy sites.
Arieh Sharon > GALILEE The central sections of the Galilee are among the most beautiful parts of the country. The partially terraced limestone mountains are covered with remains of forests, areas of grain, vines and fruit-trees. Fruitful valleys largely covered with olive groves break up the mountain area. The Jarmak, the loftiest mountain range in Galilee covered with oaks and terebinths, grazing areas, fields and vineyards, rises more then 1,200 metres above sea-level. This area, which is the highest in the country, is intended for a National Park. From the destruction of the Second Temple until the Arab conquest, Central Galilee was the chief centre for the remaining Jews of the country.
Arieh Sharon > THE HULEH The three sources of the Jordan, the Hasbani, the Dan and the Banias, unite here. South of the Huleh Lake the Jordan flows through a narrow channel between outcrops of volcanic lava. This barrier causes the water to spread north of the lake, producing the largest area of swamps in the country. The soil of the swamps is composed of acid humus and thick layers of peat, which can serve for the improvement of soil and various industrial purposes after drainage of the area. The swamps are rich in fishes and serve as an asylum for wild boars, water fowl, etc. The drainage works now being carried out have the purpose of transforming it into an area for intensive agriculture. There is also a plan for the establishment of a small Reserve for preservation of the local flora and fauna.
Arieh Sharon > NORTHERN HULEH AND THE HERMON The most northerly section of Israel, lying between the Lebanon to the West and North, and Syria to the East, commences at the northern limits of the Huleh swamps and gradually rises towards Mount Hermon. Through it pass the waters from the various sources of the Jordan. The land is tilled by kibbutzim and moshavim which inter alia breed fish in fish-ponds. The Hermon massif rising 2,840 metres above sea level, lies beyond the Syrian border and constitutes the southern extremity of the Anti-Lebanon range. The snow covering Mount Hermon for the greater part of the year can be seen afar, and indeed may be observed from any point in the north of the country when the air is clear. Mount Hermon and its snows are the source of the waters of the Jordan.
THE JEZREEL VALLEY
Emek Yizreel, the largest valley in the country, running almost from the Mediterranean to the Jordan Valley and dividing the Carmel and the Northern Shomron ranges from the Mountains of Galilee. It is largely composed of alluvial sedimentation deposits and heavy fertile black clay soil. The climate is relatively hot, the average annual temperature being 19.7 C. There are 500 mm. of rains and a relative humidity of 61%. Prior to Jewish settlement the Emek was neglected, partly covered with swamps and marshes and very sparsely populated. It is now the most important agricultural area in the country, engaging in mixed farming with a preference for milk production, raising fodder, poultry and citrus, and also having extensive stretches of grain. Afula is its natural centre and crossroads. On the northern side of the Emek the dome-shaped form of Mount Tabor is particularly striking (see picture).
Arieh Sharon > THE JEZREEL VALLEY Emek Yizreel, the largest valley in the country, running almost from the Mediterranean to the Jordan Valley and dividing the Carmel and the Northern Shomron ranges from the Mountains of Galilee. It is largely composed of alluvial sedimentation deposits and heavy fertile black clay soil. The climate is relatively hot, the average annual temperature being 19.7 C. There are 500 mm. of rains and a relative humidity of 61%. Prior to Jewish settlement the Emek was neglected, partly covered with swamps and marshes and very sparsely populated. It is now the most important agricultural area in the country, engaging in mixed farming with a preference for milk production, raising fodder, poultry and citrus, and also having extensive stretches of grain. Afula is its natural centre and crossroads. On the northern side of the Emek the dome-shaped form of Mount Tabor is particularly striking (see picture).
THE JEZREEL VALLEY
Emek Yizreel, the largest valley in the country, running almost from the Mediterranean to the Jordan Valley and dividing the Carmel and the Northern Shomron ranges from the Mountains of Galilee. It is largely composed of alluvial sedimentation deposits and heavy fertile black clay soil. The climate is relatively hot, the average annual temperature being 19.7 C. There are 500 mm. of rains and a relative humidity of 61%. Prior to Jewish settlement the Emek was neglected, partly covered with swamps and marshes and very sparsely populated. It is now the most important agricultural area in the country, engaging in mixed farming with a preference for milk production, raising fodder, poultry and citrus, and also having extensive stretches of grain. Afula is its natural centre and crossroads. On the northern side of the Emek the dome-shaped form of Mount Tabor is particularly striking (see picture).
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