ИСТИНА

Report deals with the new sheme of physico-geographical regionalization of the Caspian region. Taking into account the landscape structure of the study area 48 physical-geographical okrugov, 14 provinces, 7 areas (2 in the plains and 5 in the mountains) and 4 physical-geographical countries – East-European plain, Turan plain, Crimea-Caucasus and Iranian Highland were shown on the map. The most complex landscape structure is typical for the Great Caucasus, the most contrast – to the Iranian Highland. These maps can be a base for the applied natural regionalization such as for rational nature management.