Since ancient times the strategic location was the most important factor for foundation of the city of Stavropol. The second and the third places took its trade and healthy location. Stavropol was founded in 1777 as a fortress in Azovo- Mozdokskaya fortification line. It has an important geopolitical location between the Kaspian sea and the Black sea. The city is rich in greenery due to the fact it was founded in virgin forests. Nowadays they are the core of the green system of the city.