River Jordan

(Local Name: Yarden) Situation and characteristics

The river Jordan (Hebrew Yarden), the longest (252km/157mi) and most abundantly flowing river in Israel, is formed by the junction of three source streams, passes through the Sea of Galilee and after some meandering flows into the Dead Sea, bringing it a supply of fresh water. Although the Jordan is not particularly deep or wide, its significance for the Christian faith makes it one of the most famous rivers in the world.