The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of water on earth, 67 km long and 18 km wide. The Dead Sea is known for its unique composition of salt and healing mud, which is extracted from its bottom. The famous silt sulphide mud of the Dead Sea is highly mineralized, with a high content of bromine, iodine, and hormone-like substances. This has allowed the Dead Sea to become a unique healing resort created by nature and attracting millions of tourists from all over the world.