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The Dead Sea: A Natural Wonder and Health Retreat

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The Dead Sea (The Sea of Death) also called as Salt Sea is 377 meter deep, the world’s deepest hypersaline lake on Earth.  Almost 34 % Salinity present in the Dead Sea makes it one of the world’s saltiest water bodies. The Dead Sea extends from Jordan to Israel and West Bank. Comparing to oceans, The Dead Sea is 8.6% saltier than the Oceans. The Dead Sea has harsh environment in which nothing can flourish. The Dead Sea is about 55 Km long and 18 Km wide.  The Dead Sea was world’s one of the first health resorts, it attracts...