1. 16 sec.2 Transcaucasia

2. Countries of Transcacasia Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia

3. Trancacausia Area between the Black and Caspian Seas Hundreds of languages in small region Either Christians or Muslims No conflicts during Soviet times After Soviet times, Armenia fought Azerbaijan and Georgia had a civil war

4. History of Outside control Czar’s troops had taken over Transcaucasia by 1870’s After Russian Revolution, area was independent, later Stalin would control area again Gained independence in 1991

5. Economy Many of the countries grow grapes Others have factories set up by the Soviets Azerbaijan is known as the land of flames Caspian Sea has numerous oil deposits

6. Education Almost all are literate as a result of Soviet education systems

7. Hospitality Supra - large Georgian dinner