Ramat HaGolan ( רמת הגולן)

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Greek Name: Γαυλανῖτις

English Name: Golan Heights

Arabic Name: مرتفعات الجولان   

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Main Language: Arabic

Other Languages: ---

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Current Population: 55,000

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Interesting Facts:

• In the Hebrew Bible, the area was called Bashan. It was a military strategic stronghold and a place of refuge. The modern name for the area is called Golan Heights. It means plataeu of Golan, in Hebrew.

• Golan Heights is referred to as Djolan, which is an Arabic version of the Hebrew word, Golan.

• The Golan Heights area (Bashan) was under Greek rule for 200 years (332 BC - 64 BC).