Golan Heights

The Golan Heights ( or مرتفعات الجولان , , <small></small>), also referred to as Syrian Golan or the Syrian Heights), form a rocky plateau of great strategic importance"Golan Heights" World Encyclopedia. Philip's, 2005. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press.Peter Caddick-Adams "Golan Heights, battles of" The Oxford Companion to Military History. Ed. Richard Holmes. Oxford University Press, 2001. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press. with an average altitude of and an area totaling . The plateau is located at the southern end of the Anti-Lebanon mountains and straddles the borders of Syria and Israel. Elevations range from in the north at Mount Hermon, to below sea level along the Sea of Galilee and the Yarmuk River in the south. the Golan has a rich history and features numerous archeological landmarks, scenic streams, mountains and waterfalls. The Golan Heights contribute significantly to the water resources of the region, providing about 15% of Israel's water supply. The region is also the source of a large proportion of Israel's agricultural production.

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