Situated at 1,300 ft (400 m) below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest and deepest point on earth.

The Dead Sea contains 43 billion metric tons of salt. Salt continues to precipitate along its shores until today.

The Dead Sea is highly packed with natural-occurring minerals. It is a main source of industry and natural resources, essential to the national economies of both Jordan and Israel. Today, The Dead Sea is also a base for thriving mineral, health and beauty care industries.

The Dead Sea contains numerous naturally-occurring minerals, including Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iodine, Bromide, Potassium and Sodium.