10 MIND BL0WING FACTS ABOUT THE CASPIAN SEA {MUST WATCH}
FACTS ABOUT THE CASPIAN SEA 1. Surrounded on all sides! The Caspian Sea is right in the middle of several European and Asian territories. Some of the nations to share the sights across this beautiful body of water include Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan. 2. How big is the Caspian Sea? The Caspian Sea covers a surface area of 386,000 square km! It is also 1,025 meters deep. Who knows what lies down there…? 3. Can you drink the water from the Caspian Sea? Since this sea is inland, it does lead us to liken it to a lake, many of which are freshwater. But, it’s certainly not safe to try drinking its water – the salinity in the Caspian is around 1.2% – that’s seriously salty! While that isn’t quite as high as regular seawater, it definitely won’t do you any good! 4. Swimming is welcome! Yes, you can swim in the Caspian Sea! In fact, thanks to its clear waters, and beautiful surrounding sands, filled with minerals, the Caspian Sea is a v...