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Azerbaijan
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Azerbaijan features a diverse landscape defined by three primary mountain systems that traverse its territory:
- Greater Caucasus: Located along the country's northern boundary, this range contains Azerbaijan's highest peaks, including Bazardyuzyu, Shakhdag, and Tufan.1
- Lesser Caucasus: Situated in the southwestern part of the country, this system includes the Shakhdag, Murovdag, and Zangezur ranges, as well as the Karabakh Upland.1
- Talish (Talysh) Mountains: Found in the southeastern region of Azerbaijan, these mountains consist of three longitudinal ranges, with Mount Kyumyurkyoy serving as the highest peak.21
These mountain systems contribute to the country's varied relief and complex drainage patterns, separating the highlands from the extensive Kura-Aras Lowland and the Länkäran Lowland along the Caspian coast.21