Difference between revisions of "Haifa"
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| − | '''Haifa''' is a port city in northern [[Israel]], at the base of Mount Carmel. | + | '''Haifa''' is a port city in northern [[Israel]], at the base of Mount Carmel. It is Israel's third largest city behind [[Tel Aviv]] and [[Jerusalem]]. |
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| + | It is considered the hub of Israel's technology sector. [[Elbit Systems]], one of Israel's major defense contractors, is based in Haifa. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:10, March 2, 2026
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| Country | Israel |
| Settled | 1st century CE |
| Population | 279,591 |
| Area (sq mi) | 24.582 sq mi |
| Current mayor | Yona Yahav |
Haifa is a port city in northern Israel, at the base of Mount Carmel. It is Israel's third largest city behind Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
It is considered the hub of Israel's technology sector. Elbit Systems, one of Israel's major defense contractors, is based in Haifa.
