Kuma–Manych Depression

The Kuma–Manych depression (Template:Langx) is a geological depression in southwestern Russia that separates the Russian Plain to the north from Ciscaucasia to the south. It is named after the Kuma and Manych rivers.

Geography

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Kuma–Manych Depression (in violet)

Kuma–Manych depression is sometimes regarded as a definition for the natural boundary between Asia and Europe.

The Rostov Nature Reserve is located within the depression.

See also

• Eurasia Canal
• Manych Ship Canal
• Terek–Kuma Lowland

References

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