
Dead Sea - Wikipedia
The Dead Sea (Arabic: اَلْبَحْر الْمَيِّت, romanized:al-Baḥr al-Mayyit, or اَلْبَحْر الْمَيْت, al-Baḥr al-Mayt; Hebrew: יַם הַמֶּלַח, romanized:Yam hamMelaḥ), also known by other names, is a landlocked salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east, the Israeli-occupied West Bank to the west and Israel to the southwest. [5][6] It lies in the endorheic...
Dead Sea | History, Location, Salt, Map, Minerals, & Facts | Britannica
2025年2月16日 · Dead Sea, landlocked salt lake between Israel and Jordan in southwestern Asia. It has the lowest elevation and is the lowest body of water on the surface of Earth. Learn more about the Dead Sea, including its physical features and environmental concerns.
Dead Sea - Tourist Israel
The Dead Sea elevation stands at -430 m, making it the lowest point on earth. It’s an incredibly unique area, and not just because of its depth. It’s surrounded by the stunning landscape of the Negev Desert and the saline waters of the lake mean no fish can survive in the salty waters.
Top 10 Most Important Facts About the Dead Sea | DeadSea
2016年8月28日 · In Israel and throughout the world, this unique body of water is called a ‘sea’, however, the Dead Sea is actually a huge lake covering 50 km in length, with no outlet to the ocean. It has been coined a ‘sea’ due to the composition of its waters, with a high concentration of salt at about 34% – 10 times that of the Mediterranean Sea.
What is the Dead Sea? The Complete Guide | Dead Sea
2020年9月18日 · The Dead Sea is a salt lake located in the Judean desert of southern Israel, bordered by Jordan to the East. With its origin dating back to some four million years ago, it is one of the earth’s saltiest bodies of water and is the lowest point on earth.
Dead Sea - WorldAtlas
2021年9月8日 · The Dead Sea, also known as the Salt Sea, is a saline lake in southwestern Asia located between Jordan and Israel. This natural wonder is located at an elevation of 430.5 meters below sea level, making it the Earth’s lowest land-based feature.
7 tips for your first visit to the Dead Sea - Lonely Planet
2020年1月31日 · The Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth at 434m below sea level, beckons visitors with healing mineral waters, air so rich in oxygen it protects you from sunburn, oases teeming with rare animals and world-class historical sites that …
Dead Sea: what it is, history and characteristics
2024年2月23日 · What is the Dead Sea? The Dead Sea is the name given to a salt lake located in the Jordan Rift Valley between Israel and Jordan. Its name in Hebrew is Yam hamMelaḥ, and in Arabic Al-Baḥr Al-Mayyit. The Dead Sea receives water from several tributaries, the most significant being the Jordan River (its main tributary) and the Yarmuk River.
The Dead Sea, Jordan/Israel - Geology Science
2024年11月6日 · The Dead Sea is a unique and captivating natural wonder located in the Middle East, bordered by Israel to the west and Jordan to the east. It is a saltwater lake renowned for its exceptionally high salt and mineral content, making it one of …
Dead Sea: Facts & Related Content - Encyclopedia Britannica
2025年2月24日 · Dead Sea, landlocked salt lake between Israel and Jordan in southwestern Asia. It has the lowest elevation and is the lowest body of water on the surface of Earth. Learn more about the Dead Sea, including its physical features and environmental concerns.