Everything about the Caspian Sea; The largest lake in the world
The Caspian Sea is located in the northern part of Iran and the southern part of Russia, the part of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, and on the other side in the eastern part of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Caspian is not actually a sea because it does not have access to open waters, but because of its size, they named this lake as a sea. The water of the Caspian Sea is semi-saline and this lake is not included in the list of sweet lakes; Also, this lake has a rich ecosystem, which we will discuss further.
Introducing the Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea, which is known as the Mazandaran Sea or the Caspian Sea, is a lake that runs from the south to Iran, from the north to Russia, from the west to Russia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, and from the east to the Republics of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. The waters of this lake are connected.
In the past, the Caspian Sea was a part of the Tethys Sea, which connected the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, but eventually it was enclosed between the continents by the movement of the Earth’s plates, and today’s Caspian Sea is a remnant of the Paratethys. In addition to the fact that the Caspian Sea is known as the largest lake in the world, it is also called the smallest sea in the world, although the second issue is not scientifically correct because the word “sea” refers to a body of water that eventually leads to the ocean.
The length of the Caspian lake is about 1030 to 1200 km and its width is between 196 to 435 km. The level of the Caspian Sea is lower than the level of the open seas and this has caused differences between this lake and other seas. In some sources, it is mentioned that the Khazars were people who wanted to attack Iran’s borders many times, but the Sassanid kings prevented this from happening, so many think that choosing the name Caspian for this sea was not a good idea.
With this account, the Caspian Sea is on the list of many tourists because not only the people of Iran but also other neighboring countries of the Caspian Sea attract many tourists due to the existence of this blue zone.
History of the Caspian Sea
You might think that Caspian was the only name this lake has had over the years, but the truth is something else. The Caspian Sea, which in the past has been called by names such as Khavainsky, Hyrkanian Sea, Jurjan (Gorgan), Mazandaran Sea, Abskun Sea and Qania Sea, and is also known as the Caspian Sea in old travelogue texts. As we mentioned, the Caspian Sea is actually the remains of an old sea that is surrounded by land. The existence of the Caspian Sea was necessary for the continued life of the people of that region, and the Caspian Sea brought many benefits to the people of that region, such as fishing, adjusting the weather conditions, and many other benefits. Now, in addition to the economic and natural benefits, the Caspian Sea is one of the important domestic tourism destinations, and Iranian people enjoy spending their vacations near this sea.
Due to the presence of the Caspian Sea, the provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran and Golestan are important tourist destinations for both Iranian tourists and foreign tourists.
Caspian Sea coast
Naturally, the shores of the Caspian Sea are different in different countries, and even the quality of beaches in different regions of the same country can be different. It is true that the shores of the Caspian Sea in all these areas of the coastline have natural beauty and create an eye-catching scene, but unfortunately, in recent years, due to the non-cooperation of some citizens, the beaches have become a place to dispose of waste or sewage. The beaches remain more pristine and untouched. Some beaches were very famous for many years and still retain their fame, such as Gisum, Zibakanar, Chamkhale and Rudsar beaches, which are located in Gilan province, but this does not mean that the beaches of Mazandaran or Golestan are not beautiful. Every beach, if it is clean, definitely has its own beauty and attracts many locals and travelers.
The depth of the Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea is also very deep, reaching a depth of 1025 meters in some places, while the Persian Gulf Sea is only 100 meters deep in its deepest part. Caspian Lake is the third deepest lake in the world. The depth of the Caspian Sea is not the same in all places, as the bottom of the Caspian Sea has high hills, that’s why when it is mentioned that the depth of this lake is about 1000 meters, this measurement is not related to all parts of this lake and is limited to certain places. In general, the depth of the Caspian Sea is considered high for a lake.
Animal species in the Caspian Sea
In addition to the fish that provide the prosperity of Caspian fishing, this lake is the habitat of more than 850 species of animals and 500 species of plants. Many fishes of the Caspian Lake are completely unique to this lake; Because this lake is the remnant of an ancient valve, and for this reason, it contained rare species that were unknown for many years; For example, elephant fish is a type of fish that is caught in this sea, and it has a very high price in the market. Other important types of Caspian fish include caviar, needle fish, and various types of fish from the tasmafish family. This diversity is not only specific to Caspian fishes, but mammals also chose the Caspian as their habitat, and the Caspian jaw is one of these mammals.
Unfortunately, we have to state that due to overfishing and climate change, the population of animal species is decreasing not only in the Caspian but in the whole world, and this has greatly worried animal protection organizations and governments.
The Caspian is a deep lake, but there are no sharks in the Caspian because sharks are aquatic animals that live in salty waters, but the Caspian is in the list of semi-saline waters, so it is not a suitable place for these aquatic animals to live.
The environment of the Caspian Sea
Although the Caspian Sea produces about 350,000 barrels of oil on a daily basis and is very important for the country’s economy, one of the pollutions of this lake is related to this aspect, and oil pollution has caused the death of many Caspian aquatic animals. In addition to the Caspian aquatic life, the migratory birds of the Miankala lagoon are also at risk of extinction due to various reasons.
Pollution and sewage in the Caspian are not only related to the Caspian border countries!
Countries such as Armenia and Georgia, which do not have a direct coastal border with the Caspian, also import their sewage into the Caspian through Kura.
Due to the excessive fishing of caviar, the number of this type of fish in the Caspian Sea has decreased sharply. It is necessary to know that more than 90% of the world’s caviar is supplied from the Caspian, and the largest amount of catch is from the Iranian side of the Caspian.
The most important port and coastal cities of Iran by the sea of Mazandaran
Mazandaran province is one of the three provinces of Iran that have a direct coastal border with the Caspian, so it is considered one of the important tourist destinations. The cities of Babolsar and Ramsar are usually the first choices that are known as the beaches of Mazandaran, but in fact there are many cities on the edge of the Caspian in this province that may be more important in terms of beauty. Go Motel or Salman Shahr, which is located in Abbas Abad city, is also one of the choices of travelers when traveling to the northern part of the country. Nowshahr, Chalus, Nishtarud and Faridoonkanar are all cities that have good beach quality.
It is true that in the cities of Nowshahr, Babolsar, Ramsar and Salmanshahr, more recreational facilities have been created for the comfort and enjoyment of travelers, but due to the crowding during the holidays, many people prefer to travel to other cities of Mazandaran province and avoid the sound of the waves. have fun
Other provinces of Iran, including Golestan and Gilan, also have beaches such as Chamkhale and Charqoli, which are popular destinations.
Tourism around Mazandaran Sea
One of the reasons for the importance of Iran’s provinces near the Caspian, in addition to the balanced weather in most of the cities of these provinces and the presence of the sea, is to have entertainment and traditional residences and luxury hotels. Almost in this province, you can easily find your favorite entertainment topic and enjoy it for any type of traveler and with any taste. If you are one of those people who enjoy seeing the natural landscapes and ecosystems of the north of the country and the Caspian, we suggest you to definitely visit the Miankale Wetland; On the other hand, if you are interested in crowds and jet skiing, boating, parasailing and cable cars, the cities of Ramsar and Salman Shahr and Namak Abroud are the best destinations for you because these places, in addition to having a beautiful beach, have provided many recreational facilities for tourists and the most famous The recreational beaches of Mazandaran are located in the cities of Salman Shahr, Nowshahr and Ramsar; Toska Sarai Ramsar beach is one of the popular places among travelers and has facilities such as amusement park, boating, shooting hall, horse riding, various shops and swimming area.
One of the most popular ways to travel to northern cities of Iran is to use air transportation service, and Shohday Ramsar Airport has its busiest and longest working hours in the summer and early spring seasons.
If you are buying a plane ticket to one of the northern cities of Iran, Nowshahr can be one of your choices because Nowshahr Airport is the oldest and oldest airport in Mazandaran, and you can easily view the flight schedule through the airport website.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located on the eastern side of Baku and is one of the busiest airports. By buying a plane ticket to travel to Baku, you can enjoy the most famous Caspian Azerbaijani beaches.
In Azerbaijan, the beaches of Baku, Bilge, Nokhani and Mordkan are of very high quality, and the water park of Sheikhov Beach in Baku has many facilities such as water slides, a large pool and a pool for children. In addition to the beach, enjoy the recreational facilities of Baku beaches.
In any case, you will not regret your trip to the Mazandaran Sea, because the beaches of this lake, in addition to being busy and cheerful, have modern entertainment and are considered a suitable place for people who need peace and rest after several months of work. have.
