About The Caspian Sea: The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed body of water on Earth, bordered by five different countries. Though its salty water and enormous size earned it the name 'sea,' it has no connection to the ocean, making it technically the world's biggest lake. Is It a Sea or a Lake? — Geographers still debate its official classification.

Location: Between Europe & Asia · Max Depth: 1,025 m (3,363 ft) The third-deepest lake on Earth. · Area: ~371,000 km² (143,200 mi²) · Formation: A remnant of an ancient prehistoric sea · Countries: Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkmenistan & 2 more Shared among five different nations. · Wildlife: Caspian seals & sturgeon · Freshwater Held: Slightly salty, not truly fresh water · Notable Feature: The largest enclosed body of water on Earth By far the biggest lake by surface area. · World Rank: Largest lake on Earth by area