Caspian Sea Explained: Why Is It Important for Energy & Trade? | Geography | UPSC | NEXT IAS

Описание: The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland water body and a major region for energy, trade and geopolitics. But what makes this landlocked sea so important?

🔹 Located between Europe and Asia
🔹 Shared by Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Azerbaijan
🔹 Major rivers include the Volga, Ural and Terek
🔹 Important reserves of oil and natural gas
🔹 Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have significant offshore energy resources
🔹 Its varying salinity makes it geographically unique
🔹 The Caspian Sea can serve as an alternative route for transportation and energy movement

Watch the Short to understand the geography and strategic importance of the Caspian Sea.

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