The Caucasus /ˈkɔːkəsəs/ or Caucasia /kɔːˈkeɪʒə/ is an area situated between the Black Sea and the C

The Caucasus /ˈkɔːkəsəs/ or Caucasia /kɔːˈkeɪʒə/ is an area situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Seaand occupied by Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. It is home to the Caucasus Mountains, including the Greater Caucasus mountain range, which has historically been considered a natural barrier between Eastern Europeand Western Asia. Europe’s highest mountain, Mount Elbrus, at 5,642 metres (18,510 ft) is located in the west part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range. The Caucasus region is separated into northern and southern parts – the North Caucasus (Ciscaucasus) and Transcaucasus (South Caucasus), respectively. The Greater Caucasus mountain range in the north is within the Russian Federation, while the Lesser Caucasus mountain range in the south is occupied by several independent states, namely Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the partially recognised Artsakh Republic.1-2. Caucasian wedding gowns4. Modern Caucasian dress5. Noblewoman’s ensemble, Kabardian people, northwest Caucasus, Russia, 1880 (note the platform shoes!)6. North Caucasus traditional costume, Georgia7. Ossetian traditional clothing, north Caucasus -- source link

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