Israel is a small country with a rich history and diverse topography, which gives it a wide variety of unique natural sites. Three sites in Israel reached the quarterfinals of the "Seven Wonders of the Natural World" competition in 2011:The Dead Sea: The Dead Sea is the shallowest and saltiest lake in the world. It is located on the Israel-Jordan-Palestine border line, and is a popular tourist site.
Ein Gedi: Ein Gedi is a desert resort in southern Israel. It includes springs, natural pools, and caves.
Rosh Hanikra: Rosh Hankara is a natural site in northern Israel. It features huge rock crevices created by flowing water.
In addition to these sites, there are several other natural sites in Israel that can be considered wonders of the world:
Ramon Crater: Ramon Crater is a huge crater in southern Israel. It was formed by drifting forces, and is a popular tourist site. Eilat: Eilat is a coastal city in southern Israel. It includes beautiful beaches, coral reefs, and natural caves. The Carmel: Mount Carmel is a mountain in the mountains of Israel. It includes forests, springs, and caves. The Sea of Galilee: The Sea of Galilee is a freshwater lake in northern Israel. is a popular resort. Yehuda mountains: The Judean Mountains are a mountain range in the mountains of Israel. They include caves, cliffs, and holy places.9 world heritage sites in Israel
- The Old City of Jerusalem and its walls: The Old City of Jerusalem is a holy site for the three monotheistic religions. It includes the Temple Mount, the Western Wall, and the Catholic Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
- Masada: Masada is an ancient fortress located on a cliff above the Dead Sea. It was the last place where the Jewish rebels fortified themselves against the Roman occupation.
- The White City of Tel Aviv: The White City of Tel Aviv is a historic area of the city of Tel Aviv consisting of white modernist buildings built in the 20s and 30s.
- The perfume road - the desert cities in the Negev: The perfume road is an ancient trade route that connected Egypt and Syria. The UNESCO World Heritage Site includes four desert cities in the Negev: Abdat, Mashit, Shebta and Halutza.
- The biblical mounds: The biblical mounds are three archaeological sites: Tel Megiddo, Tel Beer Sheva, and Tel Hazor. They include remains of ancient cities that played an important role in the history of the Land of Israel.
- The Baha'i holy sites in Haifa and the Western Galilee: The Baha'i holy sites in Haifa and the Western Galilee are religious sites of the Baha'i religion. They include the Ancient Cemetery of Bahá'u'lláh, the Universal House of Justice, and the Birthplace of Bahá'u'lláh.
- Marsha Caves in Beit Govrin National Park: Marsha Caves in Beit Govrin National Park are a system of ancient burial caves. They include magnificent wall paintings and reliefs.
- Beit Shearim National Park: Beit Shearim National Park is an archaeological site located in the Judean Mountains. It includes the remains of an ancient city that served as an important trading center.
- Nahal Merot Nature Reserve: Nahal Merot Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the Judean Mountains. It includes stalactite caves, waterfalls, and unique plants and animals.
