Geography
Adygea lies in southeastern Europe in the northern foothills of the Caucasus Mountains, with plains in the north and mountains in the south. Forests cover almost 40% of its territory.
- Area: 7,600 km2 (2,900 sq mi)
- Borders: Adygea is entirely surrounded by Krasnodar Krai
- Highest point: Chugush Mountain 3,238 m (10,623 ft)
Read more about this topic: Republic Of Adygea
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