Dead Sea, Jordan

Quick facts

• The Dead Sea is located at 430 meters (1,411 feet) below sea level, making it the lowest point on Earth's surface.
• With a salinity of around 30%, the Dead Sea is nearly ten times saltier than most oceanic bodies of water.
• The mineral-rich mud of the Dead Sea has been used for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes for over 2,000 years, attracting visitors seeking natural treatments.
• The Dead Sea's water level is declining at an alarming rate, dropping about one meter (3.3 feet) annually due to mineral extraction and evaporation.
• The Dead Sea is home to unique microorganisms that thrive in its extreme salinity, including the Halobacterium, which gives the water its distinctive reddish hue.

Travel details

Country

Jordan

Wind (now)

9 km/h

Coordinates

31.5000, 35.5000