What physical features in Central Asia and the Caucasus shape settlement patterns?

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plains and oceans

plains and oceans

mountains and oceans

mountains and oceans

deserts and mountains

deserts and mountains

rivers and volcanoes

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deserts and mountains

These regions are dominated by large mountain ranges (Tian Shan, Pamirs, Caucasus) and arid deserts (Karakum, Kyzylkum), which concentrate settlements in valleys, oases and river plains.