The Caucasus is a geographical region located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, spanning parts of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It encompasses territories within Southern Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
The region is defined by the Caucasus Mountains, which serve as a natural barrier bisecting the Eurasian landmass between Europe and Asia. Notable features include the Greater Caucasus range in the north and the Lesser Caucasus in the south, which contains the Javakheti Plateau and the Armenian highlands. Mount Elbrus, recognized as Europe's highest mountain, is situated in the Western Caucasus near the Russian-Georgian border.