Central Moldavian Plateau

The Central Moldavian Plateau (Template:Langx), or Codru Massif (Template:Langx) is a geographic area in Moldova. It is the central and SE part of the Moldavian Plateau. It has elevations that in the N-S direction decrease in altitude from 400 m to under 200 m.

The Central Moldavian Plateau is composed of:

• Ciuluc-Soloneţ Hills (Template:Langx), the north along the right side of the Răut river, 1,690 km²
• Corneşti Hills (Template:Langx), also known as Cordi Hills (Template:Langx), 4,740 km²
• Lower Dniester Hills, or South Bessarabia Plateau (Template:Langx; Podişul Basarabiei de Sud), to the south of the Botna river, 3,040 km²
• Tigheci Hills (Template:Langx), in the south along the left side of the Prut river, 3,550 km²
• between the latter and the Prut river lies the Lower Prut Valley (Template:Langx), 1,810 km²

The natural vegetation of the Central Moldavian Plateau is characterized by forests, known as Codru (singular) or Codri (plural). It is also an area proper for vineyards.

Bibliography

• Concept of National Ecological Network of the Republic of Moldova

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