Fun facts about Jerusalem
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The name Jerusalem is etymologised to mean 'foundation of the god Shalem'.
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Jerusalem is a city in the Southern Levant, on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and is considered a holy city to the three major Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
From the “Etymology and names” section
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Jerusalem is one of the world's oldest cities, with a history spanning over 5,000 years.
Jerusalem
Israel
Jerusalem is a city in the Southern Levant, on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and is considered a holy city to the three major Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
From the “History” section
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In 1949, Israeli prime minister David Ben-Gurion declared West Jerusalem as 'Israel's eternal capital.'
Jerusalem
Israel
Jerusalem is a city in the Southern Levant, on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and is considered a holy city to the three major Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
From the “Political status” section
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The Jerusalem City Council is a body of 31 elected members headed by the mayor.
Jerusalem
Israel
Jerusalem is a city in the Southern Levant, on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and is considered a holy city to the three major Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
From the “Municipal administration” section
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Mount Herzl serves as the national cemetery of Israel and is named after Theodor Herzl.
Jerusalem
Israel
Jerusalem is a city in the Southern Levant, on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and is considered a holy city to the three major Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
From the “Geography” section
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