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South Caucasus

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South Caucasus

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Also known as Transcaucasia

geographical region in the vicinity of the southern Caucasus region of Europe

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The South Caucasus is a geographical region located in the southern part of the Caucasus mountains in Europe. It matters because it is a strategically important area that connects Europe and Asia, making it significant for trade, politics, and regional relationships.

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Instance of
region
Country
Azerbaijan
Continent
Asia
Shares border with
Middle East
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Caucasus region 1994.jpg
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South Caucasus
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Category:South Caucasus
located in/on physical feature
Caucasus
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Encyclopedic overview

The South Caucasus, also known as Transcaucasia, or the Transcaucasus, is a geographical region on the border of Eastern Europe and West Asia, straddling the southern Caucasus Mountains. The South Caucasus roughly corresponds to modern Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. The total area of these countries measures about 186,100 square kilometres (71,850 square miles). The South Caucasus and the North Caucasus together comprise the larger Caucasus geographical region that divides Eurasia.

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