'New 7 Wonders of Nature' Competition

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Following Text from, and Link to Vote at YNet:

The 'New 7 Wonders of Nature' competition is reaching its decisive stages. The Dead Sea is among 28 sites that have been chosen, from which only 7 will be announced as the new 7 nature wonders of the world. It is considered one of the leading candidates.

The Israeli government calls on the public in Israel and overseas to vote for the Dead Sea. Ynet and "Yediot Aharonoth" are joining the effort so that the Dead Sea will be called 'Wonder of the World', significantly boosting Israeli tourism and its economy. Voting ends 11.11.11

The world contains an abundance of varied and beautiful locations, which fascinate and excite visitors, but the Dead Sea region is unique, combining history, geography, nature, health and beauty, and has attracted visitors throughout human history.

Even in ancient times, the Dead Sea was the focus of important events: In the Bible, Abraham, the father of Isaac and Ishmael, rescued his nephew, Lot, from Sodom and Gomorrah, minutes before the wicked cities were demolished by divine punishment; King David fled from the wrath of Saul to the Dead Sea region, and the heroic tale of Masada took place by the Dead Sea.

Seven reasons to vote for the Dead Sea:
1) The lowest place on earth
2) The saltiest lake in the world
3) Unique mud with medical and cosmetic characteristics
4) Clear, rich air
5) A winning combination of history and nature
6) Floating effortlessly
7) The World's largest natural spa:

Visitors to the Dead Sea enjoy a luxurious,

natural and varied spa,

containing all the attractions the Dead Sea has to offer:

• Three types of water: Dead Sea water, thermo-mineral water, and mineral water for drinking
• Twenty-four different minerals that are found in the water (including sulfur) are beneficial to the human body, a large number of heated sea water pools along the Dead Sea are available for hydrotherapy sessions.
• Natural mud excavated along the Dead Sea beaches is rich in minerals and salts, and has special medical and cosmetic qualities.
• The unique sunlight has healing qualities for various skin diseases.
• High-oxygen air relaxes the nervous system.