Tel Aviv-Yafo often referred to as just Tel Aviv, is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline and is considered the economic and cultural center of the country.
The city was founded in 1909 by the Yishuv and was given township status within the Jaffa municipality in 1921 before becoming independent from Jaffa in 1934. Today, it has a population of almost half a million people and is the second-most populous city in Israel after Jerusalem.
Tel Aviv has a reputation for being the "party capital" of the Middle East, and in 2020 it was recognized as the "Vegan Capital of the World," with over 400 vegan or vegan-friendly restaurants across the city. The city is also famous for its open acceptance of LGBT culture and hosts the largest pride parade in Asia every year.
The city has a diverse population, with Jews forming 91.8% of the population, Muslim and Arab Christians making up another 4.2%, and the rest being split between various other groups. Experts have estimated there to be about 50,000 unregistered foreign workers also living in the city.
Tel Aviv is divided into nine districts, the oldest being Jaffa. It is home to the internationally recognized Tel Aviv University and is seen as a cultural center for Israel's creative arts scene.
An estimated 2.5 million international visitors travel to Tel Aviv annually, making it the 5th most visited city in the Middle East and Africa.
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They are returning for a two-date visit which includes an appearance at the Opera House in Tel Aviv, winding up with a show at the Zimria gathering in Akko on the morrow.
Tel Aviv's "rich cultural heritage, kind people, and abundance of food, shopping, and learning" were cited as the reason for the ranking.
Walking into the event, attendees could feel an undeniable strength and excitement emanating from the refugees there to tell their stories through their work on display.
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The wine bar is serene and elegant, with white tablecloths and smiling, knowledgeable waiters, who seem oblivious to the rubble in the nearby gutted street, due to the never-ending work on the metro.
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