Which one among the following is a landlocked water body?

The correct answer is Caspian Sea.

Key Points

• The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed inland body of water on Earth by area.
• It is bordered by five countries: Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Iran.
• The Caspian Sea is landlocked, meaning it is entirely surrounded by land with no direct connection to the world's oceans.
• Its surface area is approximately 371,000 square kilometers, making it larger than Germany.
• Despite being called a sea, it is classified as the world's largest saltwater lake.

Additional Information

• Black Sea
  • The Black Sea is a body of water between Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
  • It is connected to the Mediterranean Sea via the Bosporus Strait.
  • The Black Sea is bordered by six countries: Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, and Turkey.
• Mediterranean Sea
  • The Mediterranean Sea is connected to the Atlantic Ocean and almost entirely enclosed by land: Southern Europe and Anatolia to the north, North Africa to the south, and the Levant to the east.
  • It covers an approximate area of 2.5 million square kilometers.
  • It is known for its historical significance and as a major route for merchants and travelers of ancient times.
• Red Sea
  • The Red Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia.
  • It is connected to the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal.
  • It is one of the world's warmest and saltiest bodies of seawater.