Caucasus - Wikipedia
WEBThe Caucasus (/ ˈkɔːkəsəs /) or Caucasia[3][4] (/ kɔːˈkeɪʒə /), is a region spanning Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, mainly comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and parts of Southern Russia.
Caucasus | Mountains, Facts, & Map | Britannica
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Caucasus, mountains and region lying between the Black Sea (west) and the Caspian Sea (east) and occupied by Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. The great historic barrier of the Caucasus Mountains rises up across the wide isthmus where Europe and Asia converge. Mount Elbrus is its highest peak.
Caucasus Map - Asia - Mapcarta
WEBThe Caucasus is a region between the Black and Caspian Seas. It consists of Southern Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. Known for its alpine terrain, the Caucasus is home to Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain peak in Europe, on the Russo-Georgian border. Map. Directions. Satellite. Photo Map. Wikivoyage. Wikipedia.
Caucasus Mountains - Wikipedia
WEBThe Caucasus Mountains[a] is a mountain range at the intersection of Asia and Europe. Stretching between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, they are surrounded by the Caucasus region and are home to Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe at 5,642 metres (18,510 ft) above sea level.
Map of Central Asia and Caucasus region - Nations Online Project
WEBWest of the Caspian Sea lies the Caucasus, a mountainous region that comprises of southeastern Russia (Northern Caucasus), Armenia, Azerbaijan (including disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region) and Georgia (South Caucasus). Clickable map of countries in Central Asia and the Caucasus region.
Caucasus summary | Britannica
WEBCaucasus , or Caucasia, Mountainous region, between the Black and Caspian seas. Occupying roughly 170,000 sq mi (440,000 sq km), it is divided among Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia and forms part of the traditional …
Are the Caucasus Located in Europe or Asia? - GeographyPin
WEBNov 2, 2023 · The Caucasus region, encompassing a significant mountain system and stretching between the Black Sea to the west and the Caspian Sea to the east, is a unique area nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. It encompasses the 4 countries of Caucasus: Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia.
Transcaucasia | Definition, History, Map, & Meaning | Britannica
WEBTranscaucasia, small but densely populated region to the south of the Caucasus Mountains, comprising Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. It is bounded by Russia, the Caspian Sea, Iran, Turkey, and the Black Sea.
Map Explainer: The Caucasus Region - Visual Capitalist
WEBOct 7, 2022 · Home to around 20 million, the Caucasus region touches the Caspian Sea to the East and the Black Sea to the West. It is an area distinctly situated between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, but is defined by most categorizations as Central Asian.
The Caucasus and Central Asia: How the United States and ... - Brookings
WEBMay 1, 2001 · A rapprochement between the United States and Iran would effect a seismic shift in regional geopolitics and pave the way for increased cooperation among the states of the Caucasus and Central...