Caucasus
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Also called Caucasus Mountains. the Caucasus. a mountain range in Caucasia, between the Black and Caspian seas, along the border between the Russian Federation, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. Highest peak, Mt. Elbrus, 18,481 feet (5,633 meters).
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Also Caucasia a region between the Black and Caspian seas: divided by the Caucasus Mountains into Ciscaucasia in Europe and Transcaucasia in Asia.
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Also called: Caucasus Mountains. a mountain range in SW Russia, running along the N borders of Georgia and Azerbaijan, between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea: mostly over 2700 m (9000 ft). Highest peak: Mount Elbrus, 5642 m (18 510 ft)
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another name for Caucasia
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It forms part of the traditional border between Europe and Asia.
Oil is its major resource. In World War II, the Germans tried to seize or neutralize this resource but were driven back by the Soviets.
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Representatives from around 30 countries are expected to attend the funeral, with other allies including China and Iran's neighbours in the Caucasus region saying they would be sending representatives.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
In some provinces, particularly parts of Siberia and North Caucasus, residents reported having to wait overnight or longer to fill up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
European leaders are descending on Armenia for two unprecedented summits in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the South Caucasus.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
Tuapse, near Russia’s border with the Caucasus country of Georgia, lies more than 300 miles from the nearest Ukrainian-controlled point—a distance now well within the range of Kyiv’s long-range attack drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Olga guided Marina through the dark night to the target, an enemy crossing on the Terek River near Mozdok, in the Caucasus region.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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