A historic deal regarding the Caspian Sea has been signed by five countries ending a two decade long dispute.

 

The contention between the countries was whether the Caspian Sea was technically a sea or a lake, as the categories determine which states can utilise the area.

 

The agreement between Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan allows all countries to use the waters as a common but the seabed full of resources will be divided between the countries.