Is Iran part of the Caucasus?

History. Located on the peripheries of Turkey, Iran, and Russia, the region has been an arena for political, military, religious, and cultural rivalries and expansionism for centuries. Throughout its history, the Caucasus was usually incorporated into the Iranian world.

What countries are part of Caucasus?

These countries are the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Azerbaijan, The Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Georgia, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and the Russian Federation. Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan are in the South Caucasus region.

Where are the Caucasus located?

The Caucasus Mountains form a border between Russia to the north, Georgia to the south, and Azerbaijan to the southeast. The Lesser Caucasus extend southeastward from Georgia into Armenia.

Is the Caucasus in the Middle East?

Because the South Caucasus is just north of the Middle East, south of Russia, and east of Turkey, it is unavoidable that a changing Middle East will impact it as well. Moreover, the three countries in this region — Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia — have differing positions with regard to the Middle East and the U.S.

Is North Caucasus safe?

The North Caucasus republics have become safer and welcoming to visitors. Tourism infrastructure remains patchy, so inexperienced travelers should consider engaging a tour operator.

Where are the North Caucasus?

Predkavkazye), is the northern part of the Caucasus region between the Sea of Azov and Black Sea on the west and the Caspian Sea on the east, in Russia. Geographically, the Northern Caucasus (territory north of the Greater Caucasus Range) includes the Russian republics and krais of the North Caucasus.

Why is the Caucasus region important geographically?

The region had important resources in oil (South Caucasus), natural gases (North Caucasus). This chain of mountains ensures the officially frontier between the Russian Federation and some republics from the southern Caucasus as Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia.

Where are the Northern Caucasus?

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The North Caucasus region lies in the southwestern-most corner of the Russian Federation, and was colonized by the Russian Empire in the nineteenth century. It is bounded by the Black and Caspian Seas. Its south borders the South Caucasian nations of Georgia and Azerbaijan.

Where is the Caucasus region located?

Map of the Caucasus region. The most northerly region of Western Asia is the Caucasus, where present-day Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan are located. It is also the smallest region in Western Asia. The Caucasus countries are bordered by the Black Sea to the west, the Caspian Sea to the east, Iran to the south, and Russia to the north.

How did Iran lose control of the Caucasus?

As a result of the 19th-century Russo-Iranian wars, the Russians took over the Caucasus, and Iran irrevocably lost control over its integral territories in the region (comprising modern-day Dagestan, Georgia, Armenia, and Republic of Azerbaijan), which got confirmed per the treaties of Gulistan and Turkmenchay.

Is Iran a Caucasian country?

If we are talking about geography then only the northwest population of iran is caucasian because it goes into the region also north west iran is full of azeris. If we are talking about racially caucasoid then yes.

What is the difference between North Caucasus and Transcaucasus?

The North Caucasus region is known as the Ciscaucasus, whereas the South Caucasus region is commonly known as the Transcaucasus. The Transcaucasus borders the Greater Caucasus range and Southern Russia to its north, the Black Sea and Turkey to its west, the Caspian Sea to its east, and Iran to its south.