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Rivers of Palestine



There are many Rivers of Palestine. The Rivers of Palestine are used by the people for various purposes in Palestine. Some rivers are used for drinking water some are used for irrigation and many other purposes.

The main rivers at Palestine are as follows are as follows:
  • Jordan
  • The Kanah
  • The Cherith
  • The Besore
  • The Geena
  • The Shichor-Libnath
  • Kodron
  • The Kishon
  • Siloa
The Jordan River, which one of the significant rivers in Palestine has its starting place near the northern tip of part of Palestine and issues from the cave of Panes. The stream of the Jordan River is so swift that swimming in the river is not possible. The Arabs call the Ruver Jordan by the name of A 1 Urdan till the entry of the river into the Lake Chinnereth.

The Kishon Riber in Palestine also has a local name. It is known by the name of Nahr Mukata that means "the stream of Slaughter". The Kannah River passes through the shrubs and by the side of the mountains. Another small river is Genna which flows not far from Ladshini and in the winter season it becomes very difficult to pass the river.

To know more about the Rivers of Palestine the following links can be used:

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