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Why is the Dead Sea not actually a sea, and what kind of body of water is it?
Why is the Dead Sea so salty and full of minerals?
How does the Dead Sea benefit the people of Jordan and Israel as a resource?

1. Why is the Dead Sea not actually a sea, and what kind of body of water is it?

It’s actually one of the saltiest lakes in the world – about nine times as salty as the ocean! The Dead Sea also lies 1,385 feet below sea level, making it the lowest point on the Earth’s surface.

The Dead Sea is bordered on the east by Jordan and on the west by Israel. Both nations utilize the sea’s unique properties to support industry in the region. Let’s learn more about this fascinating place!  

2. Why is the Dead Sea so salty and full of minerals?

the water evaporates rapidly, leaving behind any salt or minerals that it contained. Since there are no outlets from the Dead Sea to the ocean, the Dead Sea grows saltier and saltier. The water is so salty that no plants or fish can survive in the waters.  

3. How does the Dead Sea benefit the people of Jordan and Israel as a resource?

However, the area’s history and the water’s minerals are important resources for the area’s tourism and manufacturing industries.

Tourism is an important industry in the Dead Sea region. For thousands of years, people have traveled to the Dead Sea to take advantage of its mythical healing properties, and that practice continues today. Doctors recognize the sea’s effects in improving many skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis. Today, salt from the Dead Sea is extracted and sold around the globe, often to spas in the form of bath salts and scrubs.