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Beersheba, Urban center in Negev Desert, Israel.

Beersheba extends across desert terrain at 260 meters elevation, featuring wide boulevards, modern neighborhoods, and numerous traffic circles throughout the city layout.

The British forces, including Australian Light Horse troops, captured the Ottoman-controlled city during World War I, marking a strategic military advancement in 1917.

The Israel Sinfonietta Orchestra performs regular concerts at the Beersheba Performing Arts Center, presenting classical music programs to local and international audiences.

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev provides higher education to 20,000 students, with departments spanning technology, medicine, social sciences, and desert research.

The city contains the largest number of chess grandmasters per capita in the world, with regular international tournaments held at dedicated chess centers.

Location: Beersheba Subdistrict

Inception: 1900

Elevation above the sea: 260 m

Website: http://beer-sheva.muni.il/Eng/Pages/default.aspx

GPS coordinates: 31.24574,34.79252

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:15

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