Ramot, Golan Heights Explained

Ramot
Meaning:Heights
Foundation:1969
District:north
Region:Golan Heights
Council:Golan
Affiliation:Moshavim Movement
Pushpin Map:Syria Golan#Israel Golan
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Pushpin Label Position:right
Coordinates:32.8494°N 35.6675°W

Ramot (Hebrew: רָמוֹת, lit. "Heights") is an Israeli settlement organized as a moshav, near the eastern shores of the Sea of Galilee in the western Golan Heights. Named "Ramot" because it is located on two hills, it falls under the jurisdiction of Golan Regional Council. In it had a population of .

The international community considers Israeli settlements in the Golan Heights illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[1]

Geography

The community is located on a small hill, which is the lowest step on the slope that falls from the Golan Heights to the Sea of Galilee, about 10m (30feet) below sea level (compared to the Sea of Galilee which is about 210m (690feet) below sea level). The community is 2km (01miles) east of the Sea of Galilee and 7km (04miles) north of Ein Gev.

History

The moshav was founded in 1969, when Golan area was a part of the Israeli Military Governorate. In 1981, the area of Golan was unilaterally annexed by Israel, applying Israeli civil rule on the area. The founders first lived in the houses of the abandoned village of Skopye, and then settled two years later to temporary "triangle houses" in what is now the Ramot recreation village. In 1973, they resettled in the moshav's current location. The moshav is a member of the Moshavim Movement.

Population

As of 2012, the moshav had 478 settlers.

Economy

The economy of the community is based on irrigated agriculture (bananas, mangos, lychee, palm trees, guava and avocado, and flowers), poultry production, raising cattle for meat and milk, and raising sheep.

Tourism

Ramot is a popular vacation destination. Among the moshav's tourist facilities are a resort hotel,[2] guest houses,[3] and a horse ranch.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: The Geneva Convention . . 10 December 2009 .
  2. Web site: Home . ramotresort.com.
  3. Web site: Recommended deluxe B&B vacation rental accommodation on Ramot | HaPisga Guide . 2013-03-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130414042043/http://en.hapisga.co.il/setts/112 . 2013-04-14 .
  4. Web site: Ramot Ranch - Horseback Riding Eastern Kinneret - Golan.