Border of Europe and Asia

Topic Introduction
Border of Europe and Asia

The Caucasus or Caucus is a geopolitical region at the border of Europe and Asia. It is home to the Caucasus Mountains, including Europe's highest mountain (Mount Elbrus).

North Caucasus comprises:

  • Russia (Chechnya, Ingushetia, Dagestan, Adyghea, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, North Ossetia, Krasnodar Krai, Stavropol Krai)

South Caucasus Comprises:

  • georgia Georgia (plus disputed Abkhazia and South Ossetia)
  • Armania Armenia
  • Azerbaijan Azerbaijan (plus disputed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic)
  • Iran Iran (East Azerbaijan, West Azerbaijan and Ardabil)
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