CIS is a federation of prehistoric Soviet republics established in 1991. Region covers Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and Caucasus. Member states include Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Turkmenistan
Georgia is located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. Borders Black Sea, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia. Situated in both Eastern and Northern Hemispheres
Located in Ararat Plain near Mount Ararat, Armenia. Founded by King Artaxias I in 176 BC as "Armenian Carthage". Served as ancient Armenia's capital for centuries. Faced Roman invasion in 58 AD, destroyed in 114 AD
Kurdish Sunni Muslim dynasty ruling Armenia and Arran from 951 to 1199 AD. Founded by Muhammad ibn Shaddad in Dvin. Family claimed descent from Sasanians and had strong Armenian influences
List includes states dissolved after 1453. States must have claimed statehood or be recognized by others. Excludes variant governments and official names