Himanshi singh Nov 18, 2022
The Caspian Sea is an endorheic basin (drainage basin without an outflow). It covers a total surface area of about 386,400 km2 and is about 1,200 km long and 320 km wide.
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Going by the definition of a sea, the Caspian Sea is a lake and not a sea as it is an enclosed water body without any direct outlet to the ocean.
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Although most sources consider the Caspian Sea the world’s largest lake, it is not the largest freshwater lake. It can be classified as a brackish water body.
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The Caspian Sea contains about 50 small islands. These islands have a total land area of approximately 2,000 km2 and are mainly located on the sea’s northern portion.
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The Caspian Sea region is one of the world’s dry regions. The large water body crosses more than one climate region.
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Several cities and towns are located along the Caspian Sea. These cities are home to thousands of people, many of which depend on the sea for their survival.
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The Caspian Sea is rich in biodiversity and considered one of the world’s independent zoogeographical regions. It is home to some rare and endemic species.
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The Caspian Sea is a significant crude oil supplier. It produces about 1.5 million barrels of crude oil and natural gas per day, accounting for about 1.9% of the world’s total.
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