1. THE HOLY LANDS By: E. Draper

2. THE HOLY LANDS? The Holy Lands include: Israel, Palestine, and Jordan

3. FACTS Capitals: Israel: Jerusalem; Jordan: Amman Population: Israel and Palestine: 7,100,000 Jordan: 6,200,000 Religions: Judaism, Islam, Christianity Languages: Hebrew and Arabic

4. ATTRACTIONS? Jerusalem- The Wailing Wall, The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, The Garden Tomb, and Mt. Zion Tel Aviv- Tel Aviv Museum, Independence Hall and Dizengoff Square Haifa- Bahai Shrine Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee- Cana, Tiberias, Crusader’s Underground City Jordan- Petra, Karak, King’s Highway, Roman amphitheater and Temple of Hercules

5. FACTORS THAT MOTIVATE VISITORS The region is very important to many different religious faiths. The history, archaeology, and culture are fascinating. There are many resorts and thermal spas. The climate at most time and in most places is very pleasant. Outdoor activities and sports, including diving, desert trekking, and mountain climbing

6. POSSIBLE MISGIVINGS “This is one of the most dangerous areas in the world.” “The Middle East is unsanitary.” “The flight here is too long.” “I'm concerned about airport and airline bombings.”

7. FRAMEWORK *5.2.2 List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area Make a list of regions and attractions associated with the Holy Lands