Kuban Plain

plain, Russia

Also known as: Kubano-Priazovskaya Plain

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The Kuban Plain is a geographical region in southwestern Russia, primarily associated with the Kuban River. This plain is part of the larger Russian Plain, a vast lowland area in Eastern Europe that extends across much of western Russia. The Kuban River itself originates in the Greater Caucasus mountains and flows northwestward into the Sea of Azov. This fertile region is known for its agricultural productivity and is navigable up to the city of Krasnodar. The Kuban Plain is characterized by its broad, marshy floodplain, which is extensively utilized for irrigation.12345

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The large Kuban and Kuma plains of the North Caucasus are separated by the Stavropol Upland at elevations of 1,000 to 2,000 feet (300 to 600 metres).
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The large Kuban and Kuma plains of the North Caucasus are separated by the Stavropol Upland at elevations of 1,000 to 2,000 feet (300 to 600 metres).
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