Eilat

Eilat ( , ; ; ) is Israel's southernmost city, with a population of , a busy port and popular resort at the northern tip of the Red Sea, on what is known in Israel as the Gulf of Eilat and in Jordan as the Gulf of Aqaba. The city is considered a tourist destination for domestic and international tourists heading to Israel.

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Eilat is Israel's southernmost city, located on the Red Sea and serving as both a major port and popular beach resort. The city is known as a key tourist destination that attracts both Israeli and international visitors.

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Eilat
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_caption: From upper left: Eilat coastline at night (×2), evening view of Eilat marina, view of Eilat North Beach, view from the promenade to the outskirts and the surrounding mountains of Eilat.
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Settlement.image_blank_emblem: 60px
Settlement.blank_emblem_type: Coat of arms
Settlement.pushpin_map: Israel negev mt#Israel
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: District
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Southern
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Subdistrict
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Beersheba
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: 7000 BCE (earliest settlements)1951 (Israeli city)
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Meir Yitzhak Halevi
Settlement.unit_pref: dunam

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Wikidata facts

Official name: אילת
Population: 51900
Area: 84.789
Elevation: 16
Official website: www.eilat.muni.il
Image: Eilat2.jpg
Calling code: +972
Dialing code: 08

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Commons category: Eilat
Commons gallery: Eilat
native label: אילת‏‎
inception: 1951-01-01

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Contents

Etymology
Geography
History
Early history
Modern city
Israeli–Arab conflict
Future development plans
Climate
Demographics
Education
Healthcare
Transportation
Air
Former airports
Road
Bus
Border crossings with Egypt and Jordan
Maritime
Rail
Economy
Tourism
Dive tourism
Museums
Film
Archaeology
Notable people
Twin towns – sister cities
Panoramic views
See also
References
External links

Eilat is located at the southernmost tip of Israel, at the southern end of the Arava valley and the Negev desert, adjacent to the Egyptian resort city of Taba to the south, the Jordanian port city of Aqaba to the east, and within sight of Haql, Saudi Arabia, across the gulf to the southeast.