Caucasus Mountains

Also known as Caucasus

mountain system spanning Eastern Europe and Western Asia

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The Caucasus Mountains are a major mountain range stretching between Eastern Europe and Western Asia, forming a natural boundary between continents. The region is significant because of its strategic location, rich natural resources, and diverse cultures, making it geographically and geopolitically important.

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Instance of: mountain range
Part of: Alpide belt
Has part: Lesser Caucasus
Country: Soviet Union
Area: 477165
Elevation: 2009
Highest point: Mount Elbrus
Image: Kavkasioni.JPG
Width: 160
Length: 1200

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Commons category: Caucasus mountains
topic's main category: Category:Caucasus mountains
described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
different from: Caucasus

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Encyclopedic overview

Satellite image of the Caucasus Mountains

The Caucasus Mountains 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.

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