以色列:徘徊于战争与和平边缘

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  As images of its citizens hiding in bomb shelters[防空洞] flash across television screens worldwide, Israel is still eagerly welcoming visitors from all over the world. Once you step into Israel, you will find the country can be unexpectedly peaceful and charming. Israel is a country in the Middle East, on the narrow region connecting Africa and Asia. It is a remarkable[显著的], fascinating and controversial[争议的] country. There are snow-capped mountains in the north alongside dry wildernesses in the south, and desolate[荒凉的] areas alongside modern lively cities. Although small in territory[领土], Israel’s landscape and climate are varied, and its dense population does not interfere with[妨碍] a wealth of plants and wildlife, as well as many natural attractions.
  Israel is in a subtropical[亚热带的] region, with two seasons: a hot, dry summer period and a cold, semi-wet to wet winter period. It is a land of bright sunshine. This ensures a good suntan[晒黑], but requires appropriate[适当的] protection. Most of the year, the climate in Israel is pleasant, and you can tour the country the whole year round. However, it is recommended to visit during fall and spring, when the temperature is especially favorable.
  Israel’s ethnic and religious mosaic[镶嵌] is rich and amazing, and it has numerous cultural institutions[协会] and entertainment centers. Thanks to its rich history and sanctity[圣洁] for the three monotheistic religions, it has many ancient and holy sites.
  The most prominent[显著的] characteristic of Israel’s population is its high diversity. Besides the main division of the country’s inhabitants[居民] into Jews (80%) and Arabs (20%), there are many more subdivisions[细分]. Another major characteristic of the Israeli population is its rapid growth rate. Since the establishment of the State, the population of Israel has increased almost tenfold[十倍], mainly due to the immigration of Jews from around the world.
  Hebrew and Arabic are the official languages of Israel. Hebrew, Arabic and English are compulsory[必修的] subjects at school. French, Spanish, German, Yiddish[依地语], Russian, Polish and Hungarian are widely spoken. Local and international newspapers and periodicals[期刊] in a number of languages are readily[容易地] available. All street and most commercial signs are in Hebrew and English and often in Arabic.
  With a population of about 706,000, Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and is also the largest city of Israel. Apart from the political importance of the city, Jerusalem, known as the Holy City, attracts tourists who come to Israel because of its rich history and its overwhelming importance to the three great religions ?Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
  Israel is a world-class destination which offers numerous cultural and religious attractions, spas[矿泉] and renowned sea resorts ?all within an atmosphere that combines[结合] the very ancient with the ultra high-tech. The Dead Sea is a very popular attraction. It is one of the world’s best-known and most unique therapeutic[治疗的] resorts. The region is characterized by an unusual combination of natural resources and climatic conditions ?the saltiest sea in the world that is also mineral-rich.
  Israel has many vacation sites that offer a variety of leisure[休闲] and sports activities. You can walk among sanctified[神圣化的], historical and archeological[考古的] treasures, wander among fascinating geological[地质的] formations, or stroll through unique nature sites. The choices of recreation are actually unlimited. Israel certainly can be your destination of leisure, recreation and historic discovery.
  
  尽管全球的电视屏幕上都播放着以色列国民在防空洞躲藏的画面,以色列却仍然非常热情地欢迎世界各地的游客前往该国旅游。一旦你踏足以色列,你会发现这个国家是那么出乎意料的平静与美丽。以色列是一个中东国家,位于非洲与亚洲之间的狭窄地区。它是一个引人注意、魅力无穷且充满争议的国家。在这里,北面白皑皑的雪峰与南面干燥的荒野并存,荒无人烟的地区与生机勃勃的现代城市交相辉映。尽管以色列的国土面积很小,但其景色多姿多彩,气候变化多样。该国虽然人口稠密,但动植物资源丰富,各种不同的自然景观生意盎然。
  以色列位于亚热带地区,只有两季:炎热干燥的夏季与寒冷湿润到潮湿的冬季。这里阳光充沛,适合日光浴,但你一定要做好适当的防晒措施。以色列全年大部分时间气候宜人,你可以在任何时间前来游玩。但我们还是建议你在春秋两季才启程,因为那时候的气温最适宜。
  以色列的种族宗教可谓丰富多彩,令人着迷,众多文化协会与娱乐中心都汇集于此。正因其丰富的历史底蕴以及身为三大宗教的圣地,以色列拥有很多古老神圣的遗址。
  以色列人口最显著的特点是其多样性。犹太人(占80%)与阿拉伯人(占20%)是该国主要的居民组成部分,除此之外,该国的民族成分还可以再细分。以色列人口另一个主要的特点是其快速的人口增长率。自建国以来,以色列人口几乎增长了近十倍,其主要原因是世界各地的犹太裔移民的迁入。
  希伯来语和阿拉伯语是以色列的官方语言,它们与英语都是学生的必修科目。法语、西班牙语、德语、依地语、俄语、波兰语及匈牙利语等都被广泛使用。在以色列,你很容易能找到多种语言的地方和国际报纸刊物。街道上所有路标与大部分商业广告语都使用希伯来语和英语,阿拉伯语标语也很普遍。
  耶路撒冷拥有大约70.6万人口,是以色列的首都,也是该国最大的城市。耶路撒冷又名“圣城”,它不仅是重要的政治中心,还吸引了成千上万的游客,他们都因圣城丰富的历史底蕴以及其对三大宗教—犹太教、基督教及伊斯兰教具有非常重要的地位而慕名前来。
  以色列是个世界级的旅游胜地,这里有数之不尽的文化与宗教景观、温泉疗养地以及驰名世界的海滨度假区—所有的一切都沉浸在古代文明与超高科技新旧两者交融的氛围中。死海是非常受欢迎的旅游景点。它是世界上极负盛名且最独特的疗养度假地之一。这一地区最具特色的是其与众不同的自然资源和气候条件的完美结合—它是世界上含盐量最高的海,也是矿物质丰富的地方。
   以色列拥有不少度假景点,为游客提供各种各样的休闲活动与体育运动。你既可以漫步于神圣且历史悠久的考古珍宝之间,又可以徘徊于令人神往的地质构造奇观,还可以闲逛于独特的自然景点之中。总之,你可以无拘束地选择你的消遣方式。以色列肯定能成为你的休闲、娱乐与历史探险的理想选择。
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