Sea of Galilee

The Sea of Galilee, also called Lake Tiberias, Genezareth Lake or Kinneret, is a freshwater lake in northeastern Israel. It is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth and the second-lowest lake in the world, with its elevation fluctuating between about 209 and 215 meters below sea level. It is roughly 53 kilometers in circumference, about 21 kilometers long and 13 kilometers wide, with an area of 166.7 square kilometers at its fullest and a maximum depth of approximately 43 meters. The lake is fed partly by underground springs, but its principal source is the Jordan River, which flows through it from north to south, with outflow controlled by the Degania Dam.