Why is Kazakhstan considered landlocked despite having a Caspian coastline?
Correct answer: A. The Caspian Sea has no natural outlet to the world's oceans
- A. The Caspian Sea has no natural outlet to the world's oceans
- B. The Caspian is too shallow for ships
- C. Kazakhstan's coast is frozen year-round
- D. The coast belongs to Russia
Explanation
The Caspian is enclosed, so Kazakhstan has no open-sea access.
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