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The Jordan River is a 251km river flowing through Jordan, Syria, Israel, and Palestinian territories, emptying into the Dead Sea. Historically significant in Judaism and Christianity – it’s where the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land and Jesus was baptized – the river holds deep spiritual meaning. Though once a vital water source, today it faces severe environmental challenges due to diversion for human use, leaving it drastically reduced in flow and polluted. Despite this, a small pristine section remains for baptism and tourism, while efforts are underway to restore this iconic and culturally important waterway. Wikipedia
| length: | 252 km |
| watershed area: | 18,000 km² |
| watercourse headwater: | Sde Nehemia (שדה נחמיה) |
| mouth of the watercourse: | Dead Sea |
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