EILAT, ISRAEL
Eilat, the southernmost city of Israel, is a unique metropolis and important Israeli port on the Gulf of Aqaba, providing the country maritime access to the Red Sea.
Known for its breathtakingly beautiful coral reefs and wide variety of marine life, the city celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1999 and has grown over the past decade to become a center of international attention. Tens of thousands of visitors come from all over the globe to enjoy magnificent diving and pleasant summer weather year round.
Website
http://www.eilat.muni.il/
Sister City Since
June 18, 1959
Distance From L.A.
7,744 miles
Population
City: 48,000; Country: 5,842,454
Climate
Temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas.
Local Time:
GMT +3; LA Time +11
Currency
Israeli new sheqel
Eilat, the southernmost city of Israel, is a unique metropolis and important Israeli port on the Gulf of Aqaba, providing the country maritime access to the Red Sea.
Known for its breathtakingly beautiful coral reefs and wide variety of marine life, the city celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1999 and has grown over the past decade to become a center of international attention. Tens of thousands of visitors come from all over the globe to enjoy magnificent diving and pleasant summer weather year round.
Website
http://www.eilat.muni.il/
Sister City Since
June 18, 1959
Distance From L.A.
7,744 miles
Population
City: 48,000; Country: 5,842,454
Climate
Temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas.
Local Time:
GMT +3; LA Time +11
Currency
Israeli new sheqel