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Which areas are called Ciscaucasia and Transcaucasia?

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Snow-covered peaks and ridges of the Caucasus Mountains in Russia stretch across the landscape under a pale sky.
Caucasus Caucasus Mountains in Russia.

The Caucasus region is geographically divided by the Greater Caucasus mountain range into two primary areas:12

  • Ciscaucasia (also known as Northern Caucasia or "Hither Caucasia") refers to the land situated north of the Greater Caucasus range. This area comprises the southernmost portion of Russia, including administrative units such as Dagestan.12
  • Transcaucasia (also known as Southern Caucasia or "Farther Caucasia") refers to the region located south of the Greater Caucasus range. It includes the independent states of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.12