Dead Sea: The Lowest Point on Earth - Elevation & Facts

The lowest elevation on Earth is the Dead Sea, located between Jordan and Israel. The surface of the Dead Sea is approximately 422 meters (1,388 feet) below sea level. This makes it the lowest point on Earth's surface that is not covered by an ocean. The Dead Sea is a hypersaline lake, meaning that it has a very high salt content. This high salt content makes the water of the Dead Sea very dense, which is why it is so difficult to sink in the Dead Sea.