Caspian Sea
Organizes the key geographic and cultural relationships surrounding the Caspian Sea.
Internal
Defines the main connected landforms and subdivisions associated with the Caspian Sea.
Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea is the world's largest enclosed inland body of water, bounded by Eurasia and connected to the Black Sea via the Caspian and Black Seas.
Bordering
Lists the countries that have coastlines along the Caspian Sea.
Russia – Caspian Shoreline
The northern edge of the Caspian Sea is formed by the southern shores of Russia, featuring ports and wetlands.
Kazakhstan – Caspian Coast
Kazakhstan's vast Caspian Sea coast is characterized by sandy beaches, oil-rich sites, and port cities like Aktau.
Azerbaijan – Caspian Shores
The Caspian Sea reaches its southeastern reach at Azerbaijan, home to Baku, mud volcanoes, and oil platforms.
Iran – Caspian Coastal Region
Iran’s Caspian Sea shoreline features wetlands, port cities like Rasht and Gilan province, and traditional fishing communities.
Turkmenistan – Caspian Shore
The southwestern Caspian Sea coast of Turkmenistan is known for natural gas facilities, arid landscapes, and port infrastructure.
Southern Caspian – Iran & Afghanistan
The southern reaches of the Caspian Sea include northern Iran and western Afghanistan, with mountain-fed rivers and coastal wetlands.
Routes
Describes major international and regional transit paths to or across the Caspian Sea.
Volga–Caspian Route
The Volga–Caspian route links Russia’s Volga River to the Caspian Sea, serving transportation, pipelines, and freshwater flows.
South Caspian Corridor
The South Caspian corridor facilitates regional transit along the southern shores, connecting Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Caspian ports.