The Ural Mountains: Europe–Asia Boundary

The Ural Mountains (Russian: Уральские горы) form the primary physiographic boundary between Europe and Asia.

• Length: ~2,500 km (1,550 mi) north–south
• Northern terminus: Kara Sea (Arctic Ocean)
• Southern terminus: Caspian Sea (near Ural River delta)
• Highest peak: Mount Narodnaya – 1,894 m (6,214 ft)
• Countries: Entirely within Russia

The range is modest in elevation but geologically ancient (250–300 Ma). The Ural River is often used as the southern continuation of the boundary.