Hello,
This is the first time I’m using the iNat forums, so I hope this is the correct place for my topic.
I noticed that the Golan area is considered part of Israel and not of Syria. This is not correct. Golan is a Syrian province (also known as Quneitra Governorate) that has only been occupied and administered by Israel for a long time. Yet, apart from the USA, no country in the world recognizes Golan as part of Israel.
It is equal to the situation in Crimea: although that area is a part of Ukraine and is recognized as such by nearly every country in the world, it has been occupied and administered by Russia for a while now. Yet, on iNat’s map, Crimea is still considered part of Ukraine.
I don’t like politics at all but I do really appreciate that iNat’s maps are politically correct. So, if Crimea is considered part of Ukraine even though it’s being administered by Russia, then I think Golan should also be considered part of Syria.
It really makes a difference, too, because the area is very rich in biodiversity. A very simple example: if one would see which butterflies occur in Syria, it seems Parnassius mnemosyne does not occur in Syria as there isn’t a single observation, even though there are many observations in Golan!
Is there a place where I can request the borders to be adjusted? Or is this post enough?
Thank you.
Joey