Why are we floating in the Dead Sea? The answer is salty!

Without moving, a human being sinks if immersed in water. There are, however, some exceptions. Indeed, certain characteristics of the water make it easier to float, such as salinity. The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest seas in the world, so it has all the characteristics needed to give you an extraordinary dip.

The Dead Sea and its exceptional salinity level

Inland sea extending over 810 km², the Dead Sea is located in the Near East. It is surrounded by three countries: Israel, Palestine and Jordan. As it is an inland body of water with no contact with the ocean, it is more like a salt lake. The region in which it is located is very dry, i.e. there is almost no rainfall. The Dead Sea also has another amazing feature; it is located 450 meters below sea level. Its location is the lowest point on earth. Only a river feeds it, but the evaporation of water is greater than the input, so its salt concentration is very high.

Reasons for high salinity and easy flotation

The Dead Sea is the saltiest sea in the world. Most seas are composed of about 35 g of salt per litre of water, i.e. a salinity level of 5%). This salty lake contains much more. The Dead Sea contains up to 225 g of salt per litre (30%), which is enormous. This can be explained by the high presence of sodium chloride in the water, but above all by the lack of rainfall in the region, which does not favour the dissolution of salt. The consequence of this high salinity is that every living being, including man, floats on the lake without making any movement or gesture.

The Dead Sea, a special tourist destination

The unique Dead Sea attracts many tourists every year. The region's climate is sunny all year round, allowing you to sunbathe in peace and quiet. Therapeutic virtues are also attributed to this lake. You will find thermal spas on the spot that will allow you to follow a beneficial cure for your skin and health. With global warming and the constant evaporation of water, the Dead Sea is tending to disappear, so you should go and visit it before all this becomes part of history.