Caspian Sea - Wikipedia
The 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, [24] and covers an area larger than Germany. The coastlines of the Caspian are shared by Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkmenistan.
Caspian Sea | Facts, Map, & Geography | Britannica
2024年11月9日 · 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.
enjoy the Caspian sea & beaches - Azerbaijan
enjoy the Caspian sea & beaches. From water sports to romantic afternoons and lively evening parties, the sandy Caspian beaches around Baku are great places to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
Caspian Sea - WorldAtlas
2021年1月28日 · Most of the Caspian Sea islands lie off the coast of Baku Bay, Azerbaijan. The largest island in the Caspian Sea is the Orguja Ada. It is a long, narrow desert island, running 42 km from north to south with a maximum width of about 1.5 km. Orguja Ada is …
Caspian Sea summary | Britannica
Caspian 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 the largest inland body of water in the world.
Caspian Sea: Largest Inland Body of Water - Live Science
2017年2月24日 · The Caspian Sea is the Earth’s largest inland body of water. But is it a sea or a lake? The definition has international implications.
Caspian Sea: The World's Largest Lake (Yes, You Read That Right)
2024年2月22日 · 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.
Characteristics of Caspian Sea - Azerbaijan Geographic Society
The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed inland body of water on Earth by area. It is a lake by geographical definition and it has been registered in the Guinness book (I.Zonn, 1998). However, it is called Caspian Sea because of its dimensions, characteristics, hydro-meteorological regime and fauna which make it more similar to sea.
Caspian Sea - New World Encyclopedia
The Caspian Sea (Russian: Kaspiyskoye More; Persian: Daryaye Khezer) is a landlocked endorheic (having no natural outflow except evaporation) sea between Asia and Europe.
Caspian Sea | Map, Location & Facts - Lakepedia
Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world, with a surface area of 378,000 sq km. It is located at the border between Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan.