Some maps show relief variously by contours, shading, and spot heights; some show depth by soundings. "Based upon a translation of the most recent Hebrew edition, published in August 2009"--Introduction. Includes index.
Contents:
General. World political map ; The Middle East -- National and administrative borders -- Israel, maps and satellite images -- The history of cartography -- Visualizing the landscape using different technologies -- Physical geography. Geology ; Geomorphology ; Geology of the Middle East ; Soils and mineral deposits ; Typical weather conditions ; Temperature [and] climatic regions ; Precipitation ; Hydrology ; Vegetation -- Economy and society. Population of Israel, demographic characteristics ; Immigration to Israel (Aliyah) ; World Jewry and immigration to Israel (Aliyah) ; Population density ; Population of Israel, demographic characteristics ; Personal welfare (standard of living) ; Level of education ; Employment structure ; Agriculture ; Trade and high-tech ; Foreign trade, 2003 ; Services ; Tourism ; Transportation ; Transportation facilities ; Railways in Israel and public transportation in Jerusalem ; Population of Israel, economic characteristics -- Settlements in Israel -- Big cities [Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Be'er Sheva] -- Israel by regions -- Landscape change -- Environment and development -- Map of Israel in Hebrew -- The Middle East -- The world.
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