PonticCaspianstäppen
The Pontic-Caspian Steppe is a vast expanse of temperate grassland that stretches across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It is bordered by the Black Sea to the west, the Ural Mountains to the east, the Caucasus Mountains to the south, and the taiga forests of Russia and Belarus to the north. This region is characterized by its dry, continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters, and is primarily composed of fertile black earth soils.
Historically, the Pontic-Caspian Steppe has been a significant cradle of civilization and a major route for
Today, the steppe is largely used for agriculture, particularly grain cultivation and cattle ranching. While much