Caspian Sea the east often changed course to empty into the Caspian through a now-desiccated riverbed called the Uzboy River, as did the Syr Darya farther north. The Caspian also has several small islands; they are primarily located in the north and have a collective land area of roughly . Adjacent to the North Caspian is the Caspian Depression, a low-lying region below sea level. The Central Asian steppes stretch across the northeast coast, while the Caucasus mountains hug the western shore. The biomes to both the north and east are characterized by cold, continental deserts. Conversely, the climate to the southwest
Over the Mountain; Across the Sea Over the Mountain; Across the Sea "Over the Mountain; Across the Sea" is a song written by Rex Garvin. The song was a hit for Johnnie & Joe in 1957 and Bobby Vinton in 1963. "Over the Mountain; Across the Sea" was originally released by Johnnie & Joe in 1957. Johnnie & Joe's version reached No. 8 on "Billboard"s "Top 100 Sides" chart, No. 3 on "Billboard"s chart of "R&B Best Sellers in Stores", and No. 6 on "Billboard"s chart of "Most Played R&B by Jockeys". Bobby Vinton released a cover of the song in 1963. Vinton's version spent 10