Haifa is the main city of northern israel and the third-largest city in the country, with a population of about 267,800 (as of may 2006). it has a seaport, located below and on mount carmel, and lies on the mediterranean coast.
Haifa has a long history dating back to Biblical times. Built on the slopes of the historic Mount Carmel, the city was known in the 3rd century CE as a dye making center. Over time, it has fallen under the rule of the Byzantines, Arabs, Crusaders, Ottomans, Egyptians, and British and today is home to a mixed population of Jews and Arabs, as well as to the Bah' World Centre. The city also has a restored German Colony built by Templers who arrived here in 1868.
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