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The Dead Sea is about 418 metres below sea level.

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The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth's land surface, located about 418 metres below sea level. Its high salinity, around 34 percent, prevents fish and aquatic plants from living there, but allows people to float easily.

Source: Correio Braziliense

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