Caspian Sea

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Caspian Sea and Karakum Desert

oil derricks near Baku

Caspian-Mediterranean pipeline

Oil derricks on the shore of the Caspian Sea just outside of Baku, Azer.

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Last Updated: Jun 12, 2025

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Russian scientists discover a new island in the Caspian Sea — the world's largest inland body of water • June 11, 2025, 5:11 AM ET (Live Science)

BP boosts investment in Azerbaijan Caspian Sea projects • June 2, 2025, 11:47 PM ET (Reuters)

Turkey, Azerbaijan, BP in Caspian Sea oil and gas production deal • June 2, 2025, 3:42 AM ET (Reuters)

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Caspian Sea and Karakum Desert

oil derricks near Baku

Caspian-Mediterranean pipeline

Oil derricks on the shore of the Caspian Sea just outside of Baku, Azer.

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Natural Wonders

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A View of the Middle East

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Water and its Varying Forms

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Lake Mead (the impounded Colorado River) at the Hoover Dam. The light-coloured band of rock above the shoreline shows the decrease in water level in the first few years of the 21st century.

6 Lakes That Are Drying Up

Lake Mead (the impounded Colorado River) at the Hoover Dam. The light-coloured band of rock above the shoreline shows the decrease in water level in the first few years of the 21st century.

6 Lakes That Are Drying Up

Demystified

Sailboat against a beautiful landscape

Which Waters Do You Pass Through When You “Sail the Seven Seas”?