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Geography and Environment of West Bank
Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of West Bank.
Detailed geography
Physical Features
- Terrain
- mostly rugged dissected upland, some vegetation in west, but barren in east
- Climate
- temperate; temperature and precipitation vary with altitude, warm to hot summers, cool to mild winters
- Weather Patterns
- http://voap.weather.com/weather/oap/WEXX0001?template=TRVLH&par=1003114983&unit=0&key=5b85ae1d85877a1b34827fba743e2133
- Highest Point
- 1022 — Tall Asur 1,022 m
- Lowest Point
- -408 — Dead Sea -408 m
Borders and Area
- Area (Comparative)
- slightly smaller than Delaware
- Border Countries
- Israel 307 km, Jordan 97 km
Natural Resources and Hazards
- Natural Resources
- arable land
- Natural Hazards
- droughts
Environment and Land Use
- Current Environmental Issues
- adequacy of fresh water supply; sewage treatment