Balqa · Natural Heritage

Dead Sea

The Lowest Point on Earth

Overview

About Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is a hypersaline lake in the Jordan Rift Valley whose shores, about 430 metres below sea level, are the lowest land on Earth. Its water is roughly ten times saltier than the ocean, so swimmers float effortlessly, and its mineral-rich mud has drawn visitors since antiquity. The lake is fed mainly by the Jordan River and is shrinking by about a metre a year, making it both a natural wonder and a focus of conservation.

Key features

🌍 Lowest Point on Earth

Located 430.5 meters below sea level

🧂 High Salinity

One of the world's saltiest bodies of water

💆 Therapeutic Properties

Rich in minerals with healing properties

🌿 Unique Ecosystem

Home to unique flora and fauna

📜 Historical Significance

Mentioned in ancient texts and traditions

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