Journey to the Caucasus through 5 enchanting countries and territories

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - The Caucasus is a distinct geographical, political and cultural region in the world, and travelers to it are usually impressed by the great cultural diversity because it lies between Europe and Asia.

Armenia

It is located in the South Caucasus and its capital, Yerevan, offers an excellent glimpse of life on the border between Europe and Asia. Among its famous landmarks are Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Gegard Monastery and Lake Sevan, all of which are about an hour’s drive from the capital. As for the mineral baths city of Dilijan, it is an ideal stopover before heading to Georgia.

Azerbaijan

Expanding your trip from Armenia or Georgia to Azerbaijan allows you to explore the Caucasus Mountains in the far east on the Absheron Peninsula, and there you find mud volcanoes and salt lakes as well as the Caspian Sea in wonderful tours from the capital, Baku, which in turn constitutes a real opportunity for travelers looking for cultural monuments such as inscriptions dating back to the era stony in Kobustan National Park.

Georgia

Entry into Georgia from Armenia is through the forested mountains, which provide a very impressive backdrop with the capital city of Tbilisi, the latter offering a unique blend of architectural styles along with historical sites such as Sinoy Cathedral and Narikala Fortress, and the Georgian Military Highway takes you between the high elevations of Caucasus towards the cities of Mtskheta, Kazbegi and Gori.

Chechnya

This autonomous Russian republic is well back on its feet after years of conflict, and with one visit to Grozny, the capital, you will discover many wonderful things such as its friendly people, and about two hours away you will get to the largest lake in the Caucasus region, Lake Kiznoyam, before You head across the border to Dagestan.

North Ossetia

An autonomous republic under Russian administration, the incredible range of biodiversity, endangered species and archaeological sites in Alanya National Park alone make for a thrilling trip for travelers in the Central Caucasus.

The Caucasus region also includes three countries that declared their independence in a way that is not internationally recognized: Abkhazia, South Ossetia (in Georgia) and Karabakh (Azerbaijan). In Russia, each of the following republics is located within the Caucasus region, namely Adygea, Chechnya, Ingushetia, and North Ossetia. , Dagestan, Karachay-Cherkessia, and Kabardino-Balkaria, in addition to the regions of Krasnodar Krai and Stavropol Krai.