Fun facts about Ashdod
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The historical town of Ashdod dates to the 17th century BCE and was a prominent Philistine city.
Ashdod
Israel
Ashdod is the sixth-largest city in Israel. Located in the country's Southern District, it lies on the Mediterranean coast 32 kilometres south of Tel Aviv and 20 km (12 mi) north of Ashkelon. Ashdod's port is the largest in Israel, handling 60% of the country's imported goods.
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Ashdod has a significantly younger population than the Israeli average due to a large number of young couples.
Ashdod
Israel
Ashdod is the sixth-largest city in Israel. Located in the country's Southern District, it lies on the Mediterranean coast 32 kilometres south of Tel Aviv and 20 km (12 mi) north of Ashkelon. Ashdod's port is the largest in Israel, handling 60% of the country's imported goods.
From the “Demographics” section
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The modern city of Ashdod was founded in 1956, with the first residents being 22 families from Morocco.
Ashdod
Israel
Ashdod is the sixth-largest city in Israel. Located in the country's Southern District, it lies on the Mediterranean coast 32 kilometres south of Tel Aviv and 20 km (12 mi) north of Ashkelon. Ashdod's port is the largest in Israel, handling 60% of the country's imported goods.
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Ashdod is home to the world's largest Karaite community, about five thousand strong.
Ashdod
Israel
Ashdod is the sixth-largest city in Israel. Located in the country's Southern District, it lies on the Mediterranean coast 32 kilometres south of Tel Aviv and 20 km (12 mi) north of Ashkelon. Ashdod's port is the largest in Israel, handling 60% of the country's imported goods.
From the “Demographics” section
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The Ashdod Museum of Art features an entrance through a glass pyramid, echoing the Louvre's architecture.
Ashdod
Israel
Ashdod is the sixth-largest city in Israel. Located in the country's Southern District, it lies on the Mediterranean coast 32 kilometres south of Tel Aviv and 20 km (12 mi) north of Ashkelon. Ashdod's port is the largest in Israel, handling 60% of the country's imported goods.
From the “Culture and art” section
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