Jordan & Israel
Dead Sea
Welcome to the Dead Sea! This salty lake is so dense with salt that you can float on top without even trying.
Why is it famous?
It is the lowest point on land anywhere on Earth.
Its water is so salty that swimmers float effortlessly on the surface.
How was it formed?
Water flows in from a river but has no way out, so it evaporates and leaves behind thick layers of salt.
Over thousands of years, the salt concentration has grown extremely high.
Amazing facts
It sits 1,412 feet below sea level, the lowest point on land.
Its water is about 10 times saltier than the ocean.
Quick facts
- It sits 1,412 feet below sea level, the lowest point on land.
- Its water is about 10 times saltier than the ocean.
- You can float on your back without even trying.
- Its mineral-rich mud is used in skin products worldwide.