The Central Moldavian Plateau (), or Codru Massif () is a geographic area in Moldova. It is the central and SE part of the Moldavian Plateau. It has elevations that in the N-S direction decrease in altitude from 400 m to under 200 m.
The Central Moldavian Plateau is composed of:
- Ciuluc-SoloneÃ
£ Hills (), the north along the right side of the RÃÂut river, 1,690 kmò
- CorneÃ
Âti Hills (), also known as Cordi Hills (), 4,740 kmò
- Lower Dniester Hills, or South Bessarabia Plateau (; PodiÃ
Âul Basarabiei de Sud), to the south of the Botna river, 3,040 kmò
- Tigheci Hills (), in the south along the left side of the Prut river, 3,550 kmò
- between the latter and the Prut river lies the Lower Prut Valley (), 1,810 kmò
The natural vegetation of the Central Moldavian Plateau is characterized by forests, known as Codru (singular) or Codri (plural). It is also an area proper for vineyards.
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