Caspian Sea
Definition
The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed inland body of water on Earth by both surface area (approximately 371,000 square kilometers) and volume, situated between Europe and Western Asia.
It is bordered by five countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan, and is known for its unique ecology, including endemic species like the Caspian seal and beluga sturgeon.
Examples
The Caspian Sea looks like an ocean that got lost and decided to settle down between five countries without asking permission.
Swimming in the Caspian Sea feels like bathing in caviar soup, if you can dodge the oil rigs and sturgeon billionaires.
Politicians around the Caspian Sea argue over its status like kids fighting over the last slice of pizza, but it's legally a lake pretending to be grand.
The Caspian Sea's water level fluctuates more than a hipster's fashion choices, rising and falling by meters over decades.