Friday, December 14, 2012

Tel Aviv By Numbers

1. Young City: 1 of every 3 residents is between the ages 18-35.
2. Beach City: With 14 Kilometers of beach and 300 days of sun it's no wonder National Geographic ranked Tel Aviv among the top 10 Beach Cities in the World.
3. Culture City: Tel Aviv-Jaffa is Israel's centre of art, entertainment, gastronomy, design and architecture. It is home to the Israel Philharmonic, the Israel Opera, the Bat Sheva Dance Troupe, and numerous theaters.
4. Startup City: Greater Tel Aviv is the heart of the Israeli 'Startup Nation' phenomenon and home to 600 startups.
6. Green City: 20% of the total area of the city is green, and a new tree is planted every two hours. The city enjoys 120 kilo meters of bicycle paths.
7. Old and New City: Jaffa is the oldest active port in the world, dating back 300 years. Tel Aviv is an ultra-modern metropolis that was founded slightly over 100 years ago.
8. Multicultural City: Tel Aviv-Jaffa warmly embraces people of all religions, ethnic groups, and nationalities.
9. Gay-Friendly: Tel Aviv-Jaffa is considered one of the most gay-friendly and safe cities in the world.
10 White City: Declared by UNESCO a World Cultural Heritage Site. Tel Aviv's White City is an outstanding example of new town planning and architecture in the early 20th century.

Just a few little things we found out last weekend on our stay in David Intercontinental Tel Aviv.

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