Travel to Egypt and Israel :
Geography of IsraelGeography of Israel Israel is bordered by Lebanon and Syria in the north, Jordan and the West Bank in the east, and Egypt and the Gaza Strip in the south-west, and has coastlines on the Mediterranean in the west and the Gulf of Eilat (also known as the Gulf of Aqaba)...
Origin and history of the name
Origin and history of the name Misr, the Arabic and official name for modern Egypt, is of Semitic origin directly cognate with the Hebrew Mitzrayim meaning "the two straits", and possibly means "a country" or "a state." The ancient name for the country, kemet, or "black land," is derived from...
Al ‘Arish: Egypt
Al ‘Arish: Egypt Al ‘Arish (alternate spelling El Arish) is the capital and largest city (with 114,900 inhabitants as of 2002) of the Egyptian governate of Shamal Sina’, lying on the Mediterranean coast of the Sinai peninsula, 344 kilometers (214 miles) northeast of Cairo. The city sprung up around a Bedouin...
Visa for Jordan
Visa for Jordan Passports: Passport valid for six months required by all. Visas: Required by all except the following: (a) nationals of Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates and Yemen for maximum stays of one month (extensions may be obtained at the nearest...
Names of Jerusalem
Names of Jerusalem The origin of the name of the city is uncertain. It is possible to understand the name (Hebrew Yerushalayim) as either "Heritage of Salem" or "Heritage of Peace" - a contraction of "heritage" (yerusha) and Salem (Shalem literally "whole" or "in harmony") or "peace" (shalom). (See the Biblical...
Ecology of Mediterranean Sea
Ecology of Mediterranean Sea As a result of the drying of the sea during the Messinian Salinity Crisis, the marine biota of the Mediterranean are derived primarily from the Atlantic Ocean. The North Atlantic is considerably colder and more nutrient-rich than the Mediterranean, and the marine life of the Mediterranean has...
Ajloun Reserve: Jordan
Ajloun Reserve: Jordan Ajloun Reserve was first established in 1988 and is located in the Ajloun Highlands in northern Jordan, around the village of Umm al-Yanabi' north of Ajloun. It is a area of rolling hills covered by dense woodlands of evergreen oak, interspersed with pistachio, carob, and wild strawberry trees....
Asyut: Egypt
Asyut is one of the governorates of Egypt. It is in the south of the country, and covers a stretch of the Nile. Its capital goes by the same name. The city of Asyut is a city of approximately 1.5 million people. It is home to the University of Assiut,...
Luxor: Egypt
Luxor: Egypt Luxor is a city in Upper (southern) Egypt. It has often been called the “world’s greatest open air museum“, with the ruins of the temple complex at Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the monuments, temples and tombs on the West Bank of the Nile, including the Valley of the...
Kharga: Egypt
Kharga: Egypt Kharga Oasis is the southernmost of Egypt’s five Western oases. It is located in the Libyan Desert, about 200 km to the west of the Nile valley, and is some 150 km long. Kharga’s capital, which bears the same name, is the capital of al-Wadi al-Jadid governorate. Regular bus...
Foreign relations of Israel
Foreign relations of Israel Foreign relations of Israel deals with some of the following issues: In addition to seeking an end to hostilities with Arab forces, against which it has fought five wars since 1948, Israel has given high priority to gaining wide acceptance as a sovereign state with an important...
Introducation of Irbid
Introducation of Irbid Irbid , anciently known as Arabella, is Jordan's 2nd largest city located about 85 km north of Amman, situated at an equal distance from Pella and Umm Qais. The city has the nearby all-seasons snow-tipped mountain of Jabal El-Sheikh. The city has a bustling community, and contains most...
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Aqaba
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Aqaba The Gulf of Aqaba is a world known diving area and a natural haven for scuba diving, snorkeling and scientific exploration. It offers eager divers a great chance to experience virgin coral reefs, rare marine life forms, and encounters with friendly sea animals like turtles...
Towns and cities in Red Sea
Towns and cities in Red Sea Towns and cities on the Red Sea coast include: Assab , Massawa , Hala'ib , Marsa Alam, Port Sudan , Port Safaga , Hurghada , El Suweis , Sharm el Sheikh , Dahab , Eilat , Aqaba...
History of Irbid
History of Irbid Artifacts and graves in the area shows that Irbid has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. Before Islam the city was known as Arabella and was famous for some of the best wines in the ancient world. The area in the region had extremely fertile soil, with the...