(Redirected from Javakheti Volcanic Plateau)'Javalkheti Plateau' is a
volcanic plateau within the
Caucasus Mountains that covers the
Samtskhe-Javakheti region of
Georgia, along the border with
Turkey and
Armenia. Elevation: over 2,000 m.
The plateau is a large grassland plain (alpine
steppe) with many
wetlands and alpine
lakes (six of the largest lakes of Georgia,
Tabatskuri,
Paravani,
Khanchali,
Madatapa,
Kartsakhi,
Sagamo).
The Javalkheti Wetlands are included in the
Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance.
The plain is crossed from North to South by the
Abuli-Samsari Mountain Range, a series of
volcanic cones.
See also
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Vanis Kvabebi cave fortress
External link
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Caucasus birding: Javalkheti