The Caspian sea (Xəzər dənizi) is no sea, it is the largest lake on the planet. It has no connection to an ocean, is 371,000 square kilometres large and one kilometre deep at the lowest point. Countries around the lake are Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran. The Caspian sea is an important economic resource for those countries; it is used for fishing but especially for gaining crude oil and natural gas.
To share this resource appropriately the states have defined specific rules treating it differently than normal lakes or seas. If you’re at Bakı and want to enjoy the lake your best options are the boulevard leading along the shore and the Dağüstü park giving you nice views from a hill close to the old town.
Caspian sea
Azerbaijan / Iran / Kazakhstan / Russia / Turkmenistan
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