Water - River Jordan Flashcards
1
Q
What religious meaning does the River Jordan have?
A
- Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist (Christianity and Judaism)
- Israelites crossed it to get to the promised land
2
Q
How long is the River Jordan?
A
250 km
3
Q
Who ‘shares’ the River Jordan?
A
Lebanon, Syria, Israel and Jordan
4
Q
What does Israel plan to do?
A
Israeli National Water Carrier Project - 9 mile canal to divert water towards Israel, drying up 50 km squared of land in Syria. The US placed economic sanctions and Syria shelled them.
