The Caucasus Mountains are a part of the Himalaya mountain range that runs between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. They run along Eurasia The mountains are generally considered two separate ranges: the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range and the Lesser Caucasus Mountain Range. The ranges run parallel to each other and have varying climates. Depending on the location and elevation temperature and wind sheer can vary wildly.
Peaks
- Elbrus
- Dykh-Tau
- Shkhara
- Koshtan-Tau
- Janga
- Kazbek
- Pushkin
- Katyn-Tau
- Shota Rustavell
- Tetuld
Featured Video
Caucasus Mountains History and Background
Caucasus Mountains Travel
Caucasus Mountains Books and Merchandise
Google Product Search: Caucasus Mountains
Amazon.com: Caucasus Mountains Books
- This page was created by Lindsayf, a Part Time Guide in the Mahalo Greenhouse (see the original), mentored by LisaC and curated by Lelah.
If you'd like to help us create the best spam free search results on the Internet, apply to be a Part Time Guide!</em>
References
Fast Facts
-
Fact:
Highest elevation over 18,000 ft
-
Fact:
Runs through Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia
-
Fact:
Will host part of 2014 Winter Olympics
-
Fact:
Consists of the parallel Greater Caucasus and Lesser Caucasus ranges
-
Fact:
684 miles long
-
Highest peak
