Transcaucasia, Russian Zakavkazye, small but densely populated region to the south of the Caucasus Mountains. It includes three independent states: Georgia in the northwest, Azerbaijan in the east, and Armenia, situated largely on a high mountainous plateau south of Georgia and west of Azerbaijan.

Is Transcaucasia in Asia or Europe?

Transcaucasia is a region located near the Caucasian Mountains, and acts as a boundary between Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Countries in the region include Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Where is Caucasus Mountains located?

The Caucasus Mountains form a border between Russia to the north, Georgia to the south, and Azerbaijan to the southeast. The Lesser Caucasus extend southeastward from Georgia into Armenia.