GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Taurus Mountains
The Taurus Mountains form an arc across southern Türkiye between the Mediterranean coastal belt and the Anatolian interior. They are part of the wider Alpine–Himalayan mountain system.
Fast Facts
- The Mediterranean lies south of the range.
- The Anatolian Plateau lies mainly north.
- Passes and valleys connect coastal settlements with the interior.
Connected lessons
- Taurus MountainsMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Pontic MountainsRelated places
- Anatolian PlateauRelated places
- Mediterranean SeaRelated places
- Tigris–Euphrates systemRelated places