Caspian Sea - Wikipedia
WebThe Caspian Sea is the largest inland body of water in the world by area and accounts for 40–44% of the total lake waters of the world, and covers an area larger than Germany. The coastlines of the Caspian are shared by Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, and …
Caspian Sea | Facts, Map, & Geography | Britannica
Web3 days ago · Caspian Sea, world’s largest inland body of water. It lies to the east of the Caucasus Mountains and to the west of the vast steppe of Central Asia. The sea’s name derives from the ancient Kaspi peoples, who once lived in Transcaucasia to the west.
Caspian Sea - WorldAtlas
WebJan 28, 2021 · Caspian Sea. The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest water body that is enclosed or bordered by land on all sides. This massive lake is located between Asia and Europe. The Caspian Sea may have derived its name from the Caspi people who lived in South Caucasus.
Caspian Sea: The World's Largest Lake (Yes, You Read That Right)
WebFeb 22, 2024 · One of Earth's most interesting natural features, the Caspian Sea is the largest inland body of water on the planet, defying conventional classifications to be both a sea and a lake.
Caspian Sea summary | Britannica
WebCaspian Sea, Inland salt lake between Europe and Asia, bordering Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Iran. With a basin 750 mi (1,200 km) long and up to 200 mi (320 km) wide and an area of 149,200 sq mi (386,400 sq km), it is …
Caspian Sea - Marine Life, Ecosystems, Species | Britannica
WebCaspian Sea - Marine Life, Ecosystems, Species: About 850 animal and more than 500 plant species live in the Caspian. Although the number of species is relatively low for a body of water of that size, many of them are endemic (i.e., found only there).
Caspian Sea: Largest Inland Body of Water | Live Science
WebFeb 24, 2017 · The Caspian Sea is the Earth's largest inland body of water, when measured by surface area. It lies at the junction of Europe and Asia, with the Caucasus Mountains to the west and the...
Caspian Sea - Wikiwand
WebThe Caspian Sea is the world's largest inland body of water, often described as the world's largest lake and sometimes referred to as a full-fledged sea.
Caspian Sea - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebThe Caspian sea is an endorheic body of water. It is bordered by Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. It has a maximum depth of about 1,025 metres (3,363 ft). It is called a sea because when the Romans first arrived there, they tasted the water and found it to be salty.
The shrinking sea: why the Caspian is under threat - The Guardian
WebNov 20, 2023 · The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland body of water, and its coastline – put at 4,237 miles (6,819km) in 2017 – is shared by five countries: Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia,...
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