Its southern slopes are largely drained by the Kura River, while this range's northern slopes are home to numerous autonomous regions such as Kabardino-Balkaria, Ingushetia, and North (*) Ossetia.
Notable cities in this mountain range include Nazran, Nal'chik, and Vladikavkaz. Its southern slopes are largely drained by the Kura River, while this range's northern slopes are home to numerous autonomous regions such as Kabardino-Balkaria, Ingushetia, and North (*) Ossetia. Its easternmost extension is the Abseron Peninsula, which juts into the Caspian Sea near Baku, while its highest point of Mount Elbrus is also the highest mountain in all of Europe. For 10 points, name this mountain range that separates Russia from Georgia and Azerbaijan.
Notable cities in this mountain range include Nazran, Nal'chik, and Vladikavkaz.
Caucasus Mountains [or Kavkazskiy Khrebet]