Dead Sea

geographical name

variants or biblical Salt Sea or Latin Lacus Asphaltites
salt lake about 50 miles (80 kilometers) long on the boundary between Israel and Jordan area 370 square miles (962 square kilometers)

Note: The Dead Sea contains the lowest point on the Earth's surface. Its surface is 1312 feet (400 meters) below sea level.

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“Dead Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dead%20Sea. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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