The Kuma–Manych depression () is a geological depression in southwestern Russia that separates the Russian Plain to the north from Ciscaucasia to the south. It is named after the Kuma and Manych rivers.

Geography

thumb|left|300px|Kuma–Manych Depression (in violet)

Kuma–Manych depression is sometimes regarded as a definition for the natural boundary between Asia and Europe.

The Rostov Nature Reserve is located within the depression.

See also

  • Eurasia Canal
  • Manych Ship Canal
  • Terek–Kuma Lowland

References