🌊 The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is one of the most unusual places on Earth. It lies on the border between Israel and Jordan, and its shore is the lowest place on land — more than 430 meters below sea level.

The water of the Dead Sea is about ten times saltier than the water of the ocean. Because of all this salt, the water is very heavy, and people do not sink in it. Visitors simply lie on their backs and float, and many of them take a funny photo while they read a newspaper on the water.

The sea got its name because fish and plants cannot live in such salty water. However, it is not completely dead: scientists have found tiny bacteria that live there.

Sadly, the Dead Sea is getting smaller. Its water level drops by about one meter every year, mostly because people use the water of the Jordan River before it reaches the sea. Scientists and governments are looking for ways to save this special place.