Kiryat Shmona
/ˌkɪəriæt ʃˈmoʊnə/
EN
A city in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon, known as a major urban and agricultural hub in the Upper Galilee region.
Many tourists visit Kiryat Shmona to explore the nearby nature reserves and learn about its history as a border town.
Etymology
The name comes from Hebrew, translating roughly to 'town of the eight', referring to eight Jewish defenders who were killed defending the area during the 1920s.
Translations
简体中文
基利亚特什姆纳,基尔亚特什莫纳
繁體中文
基利亞特什姆納,基爾亞特什莫納
日本語
キリヤット・シモナ
한국어
키리야트 시모나
Deutsch
Kiryat Schmona
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