GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Pontic Mountains
The Pontic Mountains extend across northern Anatolia close to the Black Sea. Their coastal position creates a strong contrast between humid seaward slopes and the more continental interior.
Fast Facts
- The Black Sea lies north.
- The Anatolian interior lies south.
- The eastern mountains include the Kaçkar massif.
Connected lessons
- Pontic MountainsMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Taurus MountainsRelated places
- Black SeaRelated places
- Anatolian PlateauRelated places