What are the borders of Siberia?

Siberia's geographical borders may vary depending on different definitions. However, the most common understanding includes:

Western Border: The Ural Mountains in Russia are usually considered the dividing line between Europe and Asia. Siberia's western border starts from the northern Arctic coast of Russia, follows the Urals Mountains southward to the southern tip of the mountains near the Caspian Sea.

Northern Borders: The northern borders of Siberia generally align with the Arctic Ocean. The coastal areas of the Arctic Ocean and the islands that belong to Russia (such as the Severnaya Zemlya, Franz Josef Archipelago, and the New Siberian Islands) are part of the northern boundaries.

Southern Borders: The southern borders of Siberia are less clearly defined. Different sources use various criteria, including natural features, historical regions, and political divisions, to determine the southern boundary. Some common delineations of the southern border are:

1. The Central Asian mountain ranges, including the Altai Mountains, the Pamir Mountains, and the Tien Shan.

2. The southern boundaries of some Russian administrative divisions, such as the southern boundaries of the republics of Bashkortostan, Tatarstan, and Altai.

3. The northern borders of the regions with traditionally non-Siberian cultures and histories, such as the Volga region, the Caucasus region, and the Kazakh Steppe.

Eastern Border: The eastern border of Siberia is considered the watershed line between the rivers that flow into the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific coast of Russia and the surrounding islands, such as the Kamchatka Peninsula, Sakhalin Island, and the Kuril Islands, are considered the eastern extremities of Siberia.