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![]() The Bethlehem Area: A Developing Region ![]() The prospect of peace and reconciliation in the Middle East is opening a new era in Bethlehem's long history. ![]() ![]() ![]()
Numerous economic opportunities for investors and new industries are appearing. This two-part feasibility study shares what Bethlehem needs in order to fulfill its great potential for the year 2000 and beyond.![]() Location The Middle East ![]() Bethlehem is part of the Palestinian Terrorities, marked in green. The West Bank and Gaza Strip are Israeli occupied with interim status subject to Israeli/Palestinian negotiations--final status to be determined in 2000. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Bethlehem Area ![]() ![]() ![]() General Facts Three Historic Cities ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() Manufacturing Industry ![]() The Bethlehem area is one of the West Bank's main centers of handicraft production. The chief industry is stone manufacturing, comprising 42% of total manufacturing industry. Other industries include textiles and chemical manufacturing.![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() What is the ideal journey, whether spiritually or physically? What does it mean to be a millennial traveler, pilgrim or seeker, especially in the Holy Land? How should the church relate to Israel? Join the "Holy Land 2000" discussion on our bulletin-board. Enter the Magi Forum... ![]() |
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