Slavic groups account for more than one-third of the total population of the Caucasus; they live in the north and consist mainly of Russians and Ukrainians. Finally, there are such Indo-European groups as Kurds, Talysh, Tats, Greeks, and Roma (Gypsies) distributed in various areas of the Caucasus.
Caucasus, Russian Kavkaz, mountain system and region lying between the Black Sea (west) and the Caspian Sea (east) and occupied by Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia.
noun. the Caucasus. Also called Caucasus Mountains. a mountain range in Caucasia, between the Black and Caspian seas, along the border between the Russian Federation, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
| Caucasus | |
|---|---|
| Countries | Armenia Azerbaijan Georgia Russia show Related areas |
| Partially recognized or unrecognized countries | Abkhazia Artsakh South Ossetia |
The More Interesting Question: Are the Caucasus in Europe? If Europe is considered solely a matter of Geography, the Greater Caucasus mountains make a natural dividing point. According to this conception, the Northern Caucasus are European, while the Southern Caucasus — Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan — are Asia.
Our Caucasus region extends from the Anatolian Peninsula and the nation of Turkey, bordered by the Mediterranean, to the Caucasus Mountains, which form its northern boundary along Russia's southwestern edge.
The Caucasus are a mountain range that have served as the dividing line between Europe and Asia, and because of this unique location, was a region that has been the subject of cultural, religious, economic, and political conflict for centuries, if not millennium.
Is it considered Europe or Asia? I call the Caucasus “the lands in between.” Geographically, the countries lie between Europe, Asia, Russia, and the Middle East. Culturally, they are on the border where Islam meets Christianity, and where democracy meets authoritarianism.
The official flag of Caucasus is the "green-cross flag", restored to official use on January 16, 2009, after the establishment of Caucasus. It is based on the flag of Georgia, and was the symbol of the Caucasus Liberal Democrats.
The Caucasus Mountains form a border between Russia to the north, Georgia to the south, and Azerbaijan to the southeast. The Lesser Caucasus extend southeastward from Georgia into Armenia.
Situated between the Black Sea, the Azov Sea and the Caspian Sea, Caucasus has always played a major role in world history. Since earliest historical times it has been viewed as an important geopolitical hub, allowing people to travel deep into the Eurasian continent, control vast land areas and transport networks.
0:16
0:41
It caucuses you do want to stress on the first syllable. The car syllable caucasus here are videosMoreIt caucuses you do want to stress on the first syllable. The car syllable caucasus here are videos on how to pronounce the names of countries in carcasses.
0:14
1:06
Said as mediterranean mediterranean you do want to stress on the fourth syllable the ray syllableMoreSaid as mediterranean mediterranean you do want to stress on the fourth syllable the ray syllable mediterranean in american english.
The name Caspian can pronounced as "KAS-pee-ən" in text or letters. Caspian is bay boy name, main origion is English. English meanings of Caspian is "Caspian sea" and popular in Christian religion.
0:01
0:28
Sign saying CN cyan seem sin sin crossing would you like to play a game on sin crossing.MoreSign saying CN cyan seem sin sin crossing would you like to play a game on sin crossing.