Which Palestinian city in the Jordan Valley is known as the lowest city on Earth?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Jericho
- Step 1: Jericho lies roughly 250 metres below sea level. Answer: Jericho. Why not the others: Nablus: Nablus lies in the hills of the northern West Bank. Hebron: Hebron lies in the southern highlands. Ramallah: Ramallah lies in the central highlands.
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