caucasus

• Nom propre désignant une vaste région géographique et une chaîne de montagnes situées entre la mer Noire et la mer Caspienne, traditionnellement considérées comme faisant partie de la frontière entre l'Europe et l'Asie et connues pour leurs ressources pétrolières.

A proper noun referring to a large geographical region and mountain range located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, traditionally considered part of the border between Europe and Asia, and known for its oil resources.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. B2formal

   A major mountain range located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, traditionally considered part of the border between Europe and Asia.

   Caucase (chaîne de montagnes)

   • The Caucasus is known for its stunning alpine landscapes.
   • Many climbers attempt to summit the highest peaks of the Caucasus.
   • The Caucasus mountain range stretches for over 1,200 kilometers.

2. Geopolitical regionB2formalpolitical

   A large region situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, encompassing the Caucasus Mountains and known for its significant oil resources.

   Caucase (région géopolitique)

   • The Caucasus region is rich in cultural diversity and history.
   • Oil extraction is a major economic activity in the Caucasus.
   • The geopolitical importance of the Caucasus has grown in recent decades.

   Synonymescaucasia