🌊 Dead Sea
Shrinking water body between Israel, Palestine, and Jordan
📋 Fast Facts
- Located at 31.45°N, 35.38°E on the Israel-Palestine-Jordan border
- Lowest elevation on Earth at approximately 1,410 feet (430 metres) below sea level
- Water level declining at an average rate of 3 feet (1 metre) per year
- Main freshwater source is the Jordan River, heavily diverted for agriculture and municipal use
The Dead Sea, bordered by Israel, Palestine, and Jordan, is experiencing one of the world's most severe environmental ...