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, …
Caspian Sea | Facts, Map, & Geography | Britannica
WebApr 19, 2024 · 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. Among its other historical names, Khazarsk and Khvalynsk derive from former peoples of …
Caspian Sea - WorldAtlas
WebJan 28, 2021 · 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. However, the Persians and Greeks referred to the sea as the Hyrcanian Ocean.
Caspian Sea: The World's Largest Lake (Yes, You Read That Right)
WebFeb 22, 2024 · Stretching over 745 miles (1,200 km) from north to south and spanning a surface area of approximately 143,200 square miles (371,000 square km), the Caspian Sea holds the title of the world's largest inland body of water. For reference, this means its surface area is roughly equal to the country of Japan.
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
WebMarine life. 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). Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) and diatoms constitute the greatest biomass concentrations, and there are several species of red ...
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. An endorheic basin, it lies between Europe and Asia: east of the Caucasus, west of the broad steppe of Central Asia, south of the fertile plains of Southern Russia in Eastern Europe, and north ...
Caspian Sea: Largest Inland Body of Water | Live Science
WebFeb 24, 2017 · Facts and figures. Surface area: 143,244 square miles (371,000 square kilometers) Maximum depth: 3,363 feet (1,025 meters) Average depth: 692 feet (211 m) Length: 640 miles (1,030 km) Maximum...
Caspian Sea | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
WebThe Caspian Sea is a unique natural reservoir on our planet. It is a land locked water body located on the border of two large parts of the continent of Eurasia. The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest land locked reservoir. The area of the sea is 392,600 km2 and the sea level lies 27 m below sea level (Baltic system of elevations).
Caspian Sea - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Web[2] The 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.
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