“The two greatest iron mines in this parts of Asia are located (1) by the Van-la

—“The two greatest iron mines in this parts of Asia are located (1) by the Van-lake, and (2) by the Azov-lake… A good a reason as any to inflict war and competition between the Asas and the Vans.”—

azov=north of black sea in southern russia.

van = south of black sea in e anatolia.