The Dead Sea is a salt lake located at the lowest point on Earth's surface, approximately 430 meters below sea level.
It is renowned for its extremely high salinity, which makes it one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world, allowing people to float effortlessly.
Geographical Location:
The Dead Sea lies in the Jordan Rift Valley and is bordered by:
- Israel to the west
- Jordan to the east
It also touches the West Bank (Palestinian territories) along its western shore, but the two primary countries commonly associated with its borders are Israel and Jordan.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
- Egypt and Sudan are located further south along the northeastern African coast, bordering the Red Sea, not the Dead Sea.
- Turkey and Greece border parts of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, far from the Dead Sea region.
- Iran and Iraq are located in the Middle East but do not border the Dead Sea.