Galilee, (Ha Galil as pronounced in Hebrew) is a large region in northern Israel. Traditionally divided into Upper Galilee (Hebrew - Galil Elyon), Lower Galilee (Hebrew - Galil Tachton), and Western Galilee (Hebrew - Galil Maaravi). Extending from Dan to the north, at the base of Mount Hermon, along Mount Lebanon to the ridges of Mount Carmel and Mount Gilboa to the south, from the Jordan Rift Valley to the east across the plains of the Jezreel Valley and Acre to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, and the Coastal Plains in the west. Most of Galilee consists of rocky terrain, at heights of between 500 and 700 meters. There are several high mountains including Mount Tabor and Mount Meron in the region, which have relatively low temperatures and high rainfall. As a result of this climate, flora and wildlife thrive in the region, while many birds annually migrate from colder climates to Africa and back through the Hulah-Jordan corridor. The streams and waterfalls, the latter mainly in Upper Galilee, along with vast fields of greenery and colorful wildflowers, as well as numerous towns of biblical importance, make the region a popular tourist destination. Due to its high rainfall (900-1200 mm), mild temperatures and high mountains (Mount Meron´s elevation is 1,000-1,208 meters), the upper Galilee region contains some unique flora and prickly juniper Lebanese cedar, which grows in a small grove on Mount Meron.
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