26Oct 2024
Caspian Sea: World’s Largest Inland Waterbody Faces Challenges
Why in the News? The Caspian Sea, a unique landlocked body of water, has been shrinking since the mid-1990s, with this decline accelerating since 2005. This trend raises environmental concerns, impacting regional ecosystems and biodiversity. About Caspian Sea:Geography and Location The Caspian Sea, covering approximately 386,400 sq. km, is the largest inland water body globally, …
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