Tel Aviv is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city in Israel that has many synonyms in different languages. In Hebrew, it is often called Gush Dan, which means "Dan Bloc," as it is located in the Dan Region of Israel. In Arabic, it is known as Tal al-Rabia, which translates to "Mound of the Fourth," possibly referring to its location on a hill. In Yiddish, it is referred to as Tel Avek, which means "Get away hill." In Russian, it is known as Tel-Aviv-Yafo, which includes the neighboring city of Jaffa. In French, it is often translated to "La Ville Blanche," meaning "The White City," a nod to its famous Bauhaus architecture.