The Dead Sea is located in both Israel and Jordan.
Location Details
The Dead Sea, a landlocked salt lake in southwestern Asia, is situated between the countries of Israel and Jordan. Its eastern shore belongs to Jordan, while the southern half of its western shore belongs to Israel. The precise border along the lake itself is a subject of ongoing political complexities, not directly impacting the simple answer to the location question.
Several sources confirm this shared location:
- Britannica: "Dead Sea, landlocked salt lake between Israel and Jordan in southwestern Asia. Its eastern shore belongs to Jordan, and the southern half of its western shore belongs to Israel."
- Wikipedia: "The Dead Sea...is a landlocked salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east, the Israeli-occupied West Bank to the west and Israel to..."
- Numerous other sources cited in the provided references corroborate this shared location.
Therefore, while the question might seem straightforward, it's essential to note that the Dead Sea's location is shared between two countries, not solely contained within one.
