Haifa is Israel’s third largest city, a liberal city with an ethnically diverse population. Haifa is considered the capital of Israel’s northern region. One of Haifa’s symbols is its active port; another is its spectacular Bah’ai Gardens. Haifa is a cosmopolitan city, with several universities, that embraces its diversity. 

On the slopes of Mount Carmel with dense forests and overlooks wide views of the Mediterranean Sea, Haifa is a living example of a city that coexists with nature. The mountain range extends towards the sea and creates a spectacular mosaic of shades of green and blue, connected by the streams that pass from the Carmel forests, through the city's neighborhoods, to the surrounding beaches. In addition, there are about 250 gardens, parks, and promenades spread across the city, as well as eight public beaches, and an educational zoo, all of which allow visitors to experience the lives of many species across different ecosystems.