Caucasus - Wikipedia
WEBThe Caucasus (/ ˈ k ɔː k ə s ə s /) or Caucasia [3] [4] (/ k ɔː ˈ k eɪ ʒ ə /), 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 …
Caucasian peoples | History, Countries, & Facts | Britannica
WEBCaucasian peoples, various ethnic groups in the Caucasus, a geographically complex area of mountain ranges, plateaus, foothills, plains, rivers, and lakes, with grasslands, forests, marshes, and dry steppes.
History of the Caucasus - Wikipedia
WEBThroughout history, Southern Caucasus and parts of the North Caucasus have come under the control of various empires, including the Achaemenid, Neo-Assyrian Empire, [1] Parthian, Roman, Sassanian, Byzantine, Mongol, Ottoman, and successive Iranian (Safavid, Afsharid, and Qajar).
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.
Caucasus - Ethnic Groups, Languages, Religions | Britannica
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Caucasus - Ethnic Groups, Languages, Religions: The rural population of the Caucasus is unevenly distributed, with the most densely populated part of the region along the Black Sea coast. The Rioni River valley and several smaller valleys in Transcaucasia are intensively cultivated and support large farm populations, and the foothills of the ...
Caucasus - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
WEBThe Caucasus is one of Eurasia’s prime agricultural regions. Ciscaucasia has rich black soil, and in humid subtropical Transcaucasia, tea, citrus fruit, and the tung tree are grown. Other areas produce tobacco and grapes.
Caucasus - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBThe Caucasus or Caucasia is a region spanning Europe and Asia bordered on the north by Russia, on the east by the Caspian Sea, on the south by Iran, on the southwest by Turkey, and on the west by the Black Sea. Caucasia includes the Caucasus Mountains and surrounding lowlands.
A Brief Guide to Understanding the Countries of the South Caucasus
WEBFeb 11, 2019 · Bordered by great powers but with their own distinct cultures, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia lie at the crossroads of Asia and Europe. In his book, The Caucasus: An Introduction, Thomas de Waal explains this fascinating region.
Peoples of the Caucasus | Encyclopedia.com
WEBThe Caucasus is a refuge for many peoples who were driven from the steppes of Eurasia. The region has preserved many values and customs that seem ancient. Since the Russian conquest and with the advent of modernity, Caucasians have faced many challenges to their heritage and sense of identity.
Caucasus campaign - Wikipedia
WEBThe Caucasus campaign comprised armed conflicts between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire, later including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Mountainous Republic of the Northern Caucasus, the German Empire, the Central Caspian Dictatorship, and the British Empire, as part of the Middle Eastern theatre during World War I.