Ural Mountains

geographical name

mountain system in Russia and Kazakhstan extending from the Kara Sea to the steppes north of the Aral Sea; highest peak Narodnaya (in Russia) at an altitude of 6214 feet (1894 meters)

Note: The Ural Mountains are usually considered the dividing line between Europe and Asia.

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“Ural Mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ural%20Mountains. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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