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The Dead Sea: Then

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The Dead Sea, otherwise known as Salt Sea, is a landlocked salt lake between Israel and Jordan in southwestern Asia. The Dead Sea has the lowest elevation and is the lowest body of water on the surface of the earth, and is also the world deepest hypersaline lake. It is 9.6 times as salty as the ocean and one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water. This makes it a harsh environment for plants and animals to live, hence its name the Dead Sea. The water is so dense that everything floats with ease, as well as its beauty make it a popular tourist attraction. It is also home to one of the world’s first health resorts.