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Caucasia

American  
[kaw-key-zhuh, -shuh] / kɔˈkeɪ ʒə, -ʃə /

noun

  1. a variant of Caucasus.


Caucasia British  
/ kɔːˈkeɪzɪə, -ʒə /

noun

  1. Also called: the Caucasus.  a region in SW Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea: contains the Caucasus Mountains, dividing it into Ciscaucasia in the north and Transcaucasia in the south; one of the most complex ethnic areas in the world, with over 50 different peoples

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The Daghestan rugs of Caucasia are only second in importance to those from Persian looms.

From The Oriental Rug A Monograph on Eastern Rugs and Carpets, Saddle-Bags, Mats & Pillows, with a Consideration of Kinds and Classes, Types, Borders, Figures, Dyes, Symbols, etc. Together with Some Practical Advice to Collectors. by W. D. (William DeLancey) Ellwanger

The Czar's influence over the Danish Royal House led to the Prince promptly refusing that dangerous honour, which it is believed that Russia then designed for the Prince of Mingrelia, a dignitary of Russian Caucasia.

From The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) by John Holland Rose

Finland, portions of Caucasia, and all the parts of the once mighty realm of Poland which have fallen to Russia and Prussia, now and again heave with anger and resentment.

From The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) by John Holland Rose

Most of these Turkish reinforcements were withdrawn from Armenia when the depth of winter appeared to make it impossible for the Russians to break through the lofty hills of Caucasia.

From World's War Events, Vol. II by Francis J. (Francis Joseph) Reynolds

It then sweeps in a semi-circle mostly between Caucasia and Persia round to its confluence with the Kur, 60 miles from its mouth in the Caspian; length, 500 miles.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various

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