Caspian Sea map
The Caspian Sea is located in western Asia on the eastern edges of Europe. It is bounded to the northwest by Russia, to the west by Azerbaijan, to the south by Iran, to the southeast by Turkmenistan, and to the northeast by Kazakhstan.
The Caspian Sea is the world's largest lake, both by its area and volume. However, it is unique because the water of the Caspian is not fresh, but brackish.
Over 130 rivers provide inflow to the Caspian, with the Volga River being the largest.
The Caspian Sea is the world's largest lake, both by its area and volume. However, it is unique because the water of the Caspian is not fresh, but brackish.
Over 130 rivers provide inflow to the Caspian, with the Volga River being the largest.
Caspian Seal
The Caspian Sea has become home to many rare species of flora and fauna. About 850 animal and more than 500 plant species live in the Caspian.
The area has also given its name to several species, including the Caspian gull and the Caspian seal, which is the only mammals to live in the Caspian Sea.
The area has also given its name to several species, including the Caspian gull and the Caspian seal, which is the only mammals to live in the Caspian Sea.
There are over 120 fish species in the southern part of the Caspian Sea. This gigantic lake contains more than 90% of the world resources of sturgeon.
Sturgeon is by far the most commercially valuable fish. It is fished for its meat as well as for caviar which is in great demand throughout the world market.
Sturgeon is by far the most commercially valuable fish. It is fished for its meat as well as for caviar which is in great demand throughout the world market.