Caucasus Mountains

mountain system spanning Eastern Europe and Western Asia

The Caucasus Mountains is a mountain range in Eurasia. They are in the Caucasus region between the Black Sea in the west and the Caspian Sea in the east. The Greater Caucasus divide Europe from Asia. The Lesser Caucasus are south of there.

Caucasus Mountains
Aerial view of the Caucasus Mountains
Highest point
PeakMount Elbrus
Elevation5,642 m (18,510 ft)[1]
ListingSeven Summits
Coordinates43°21′18″N 42°26′31″E / 43.35500°N 42.44194°E / 43.35500; 42.44194
Dimensions
Length1,200 km (750 mi)
Width160 km (99 mi)
Area477,165 km2 (184,234 sq mi) Edit this on Wikidata
Geography
Topographic map
CountriesRussia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia
ContinentEurasia
Range coordinates42°30′N 45°00′E / 42.5°N 45°E / 42.5; 45
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References

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  1. "Topographic map of Mount Elbrus". opentopomap.org. Retrieved 2023-04-14.