Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Aerial sunset view of buildings in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Quick Facts

Founded: A.D. 1909
Population: 495,600
Area: 20 square miles
(52 square kilometers)
Main Industries: technology, information technology, banking/finance and tourism
Relationship Established: 2011

Relationship with San Antonio

Overview

Tel Aviv-Yafo is a vibrant, Mediterranean city in Israel, serving as the country's economic and cultural center. It is a major port city on the Mediterranean coast, situated near the ancient port of Jaffa. Tel Aviv is known for its thriving business sector, including the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and a wide range of industries. It also boasts a rich cultural scene with numerous museums, theaters and a bustling arts community.

Greater Tel Aviv is already known as a center of technological companies and services and a creative hub for entrepreneurs of all sorts. The Tel Aviv Global City initiative is a 10-year process that will result in a leap of the city's centrality, attractiveness and relevance.

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