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Caspian Sea

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The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed inland body of water on Earth, spanning approximately 371,000 square kilometers (143,000 square miles). Despite its name, it is technically a lake, though historically referred to as a “sea” due to its saline water and large size. The Caspian Sea is bordered by five countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, […]

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Lake Erie

Lake Erie is one of the five Great Lakes of North America and forms part of the international boundary between the United States and Canada. It is the fourth largest Great Lake by surface area but the shallowest, a characteristic that strongly influences its ecology, climate effects, and vulnerability to environmental change. The lake connects