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How was the Caspian Sea formed, and why is it called a sea if it is a lake?
Quick Answer
The Caspian Sea is a huge enclosed basin left behind by ancient seas and tectonic changes. It is called a sea mainly because of its size and salinity, even though it is landlocked.
The Full Story
The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland body of water, with no natural outlet to the ocean. It formed from remnants of the ancient Paratethys Sea and later tectonic movements that isolated the basin. Because it is saline and extremely large, it has historically been called a sea rather than a lake. Five countries border it today: Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan.
Key Facts
1.Largest inland body of water on Earth
2.Borders 5 countries
3.Landlocked and saline
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