Dead Sea site
The Dead Sea is located in southwest Asia, where the eastern shore is located in Jordan, the southern half of the western shore is located in Palestine, and the northern half of the western shore is located within the Palestinian West Bank. It has remained under Israeli occupation since 1976 AD during the war that occurred between the Arabs and Israel. .
Climate of the Dead Sea
The winter in the Dead Sea is characterized by moderate temperatures, reaching 17 degrees Celsius at the southern end and 14 degrees Celsius at the northern end, while the summer season is hot and dry, with average temperatures reaching 34 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 51 degrees Celsius. In addition, the average rainfall per year is about 65 mm, and the reason for this is that the rain is few and irregular.
The Dead Sea as a tourist destination
Tourists come to the Dead Sea because of its many therapeutic benefits. The salty water there helps treat osteoporosis and psoriasis, in addition to the presence of many minerals in the Dead Sea mud that are important for the body. The beaches are also characterized by mineral deposits, especially potash used in agricultural fertilizers.
General information about the Dead Sea
There is some information that can be mentioned about the Dead Sea, which is:
Read also:What is the bride of the red sea?- The best time to visit the Dead Sea is from late fall to early summer, due to the pleasant, moderate climate. Visits are not preferred on Fridays, because citizens tend to visit on Fridays.
- The salts and minerals found in the Dead Sea are used in the manufacture of cosmetics.
- Cleopatra ordered the construction of cosmetic factories along the shores of the Dead Sea.
- The Dead Sea is about fifteen miles east of Jerusalem.
- The Dead Sea does not contain fish due to its salty water.
- The Dead Sea is a landlocked salt lake, in addition to being the lowest point in the world.
