Transcaucasia
the tract of territory formerly belonging to Russia, and extending between the Caucasus on the N. and Turkey in Asia and Persia on the extending between the Caucasus on the S. The provinces on both sides of the Caucasus, with the added Armenian dis- S. The provinces on both sides of the tricts, constitute Caucasus or Caucasia in the widest sense, and are under one central authority, with 10 minor prov- in the widest sense, and are under one inces; but the territory is sometimes divided into North Caucasus, Transcau- inces; but the territory is sometimes casia, and Armenia. Transcaucasia comprises several provinces; total area, 94,405 square miles; pop. 7,500,000. In February, 1918, the Republic of Transcaucasia was formed, but lasted only five caucasia was formed, but lasted only five February, 1918, the Republic of Transmenians comprising the population were unable to agree, and the two latter peoples set up republics of their own.