Haifa

Haifa, Israel's third-largest city after Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, had a population of 285,316 people in 2019. It is the country's third-largest metropolis after Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The city of Haifa is a component of the greater Haifa metropolitan region, which is Israel's third-most populated metropolitan area in terms of population. It is the location of the Bahá'u'lláh World Centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular pilgrimage site for Bahá'u'lláhs worldwide.

The town, which is located on the slopes of Mount Carmel, has a history that dates back more than 3,000 years. Historically, Tell Abu Hawam, a tiny harbour city founded in the Late Bronze Age, is considered the oldest known habitation in the area (14th century BCE). In the third century CE, Haifa was renowned as a hub for dye production. It has been conquered and controlled by many different peoples throughout history, including the Canaanites, Israelites, Phoenicians, Persians, Hasmoneans, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Crusaders, Ottomans, and the British during their time in the region. Since the formation of the State of Israel in 1948, the Haifa Municipality has been in charge of the administration of the city.