Eilat

city in Israel

Eilat (Hebrew: אֵילַת), is the southernmost city in the Israel. It serves as a port and a major tourism city. The city lies in the south of the Arabah, belongs to the southern district, and has a population of about 53,600.

Eilat
אֵילַת
Eilat coastline and Hotels at night
Eilat coastline and Hotels at night
Flag of Eilat
Coat of arms of Eilat
Eilat is located in Israel
Eilat
Eilat
Coordinates: 29°33′14″N 34°56′39″E / 29.55389°N 34.94417°E / 29.55389; 34.94417
Country Israel
Area
 • Total84.789 km2 (32.737 sq mi)
Population
 • Total53,603
Time zoneUTC+2:00

Eilat is at the southern end of the Negev Desert and the northern end of the Gulf of Aqaba or Gulf of Eilat on the Red Sea. It is an important port for Israel. Ships bring many products to Israel from the Far East and other places here.

Eilat also hosts an airport, called Eilat Airport.

Many tourists from Israel and other countries visit Eilat to enjoy the desert views, beaches and all-year warm weather. The temperature can easily reach more than 40 °C (104 °F) in summer and 21 °C (70 °F) in winter. The sea water is between 20 and 26 °C (68 and 79 °F). Coral reefs grow in the sea near Eilat and people can see them by scuba diving or from an underwater observatory (Coral World Underwater Observatory). Kings City is an amusement park in Eilat.

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