Western Caucasus, Natural landscape and mountain range between Black and Caspian Seas, Russia and Georgia
The Western Caucasus extends across 477,165 square kilometers, featuring dense forests, alpine meadows, and multiple peaks exceeding 4,500 meters in elevation.
The mountain range formed a natural boundary between Russian and Ottoman empires, leading to strategic control shifts throughout different historical periods.
The Western Caucasus region contains settlements of multiple ethnic groups who maintain distinct languages, traditional practices, and architectural styles.
Visitors can access the mountains through established routes including the Georgian Military Road, with optimal travel conditions occurring from May through September.
The area contains Mount Elbrus, reaching 5,642 meters, making it the highest summit in Europe and a prominent destination for mountaineering expeditions.
GPS coordinates: 43.56883,40.66417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
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Mountain Beach
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