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Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Ural Mountains — the ancient range that forms the natural boundary between Europe and Asia. From rugged peaks to dense forests and icy rivers, explore one of Russia’s most stunning and remote regions in this immersive journey. 🌍🏔️
🌍 Ural Mountains – Interesting Facts
Natural Border Between Continents
The Ural Mountains are considered the geographical boundary between Europe and Asia, stretching from the Arctic Ocean in the north to Kazakhstan in the south.

One of the Oldest Mountain Ranges
The Urals are estimated to be around 250–300 million years old, making them one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world.

Rich in Natural Resources
The range is packed with minerals — including gold, platinum, coal, iron ore, and precious stones like emeralds and alexandrite. The region has been mined for centuries.

Length and Geography
The Urals stretch for over 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) and are divided into five sections: Polar, Nether-Polar, Northern, Central, and Southern Urals.

Relatively Low in Height
Unlike the Alps or the Himalayas, the Urals are not very tall. The highest peak, Mount Narodnaya, is 1,895 meters (6,217 feet) tall.

Biodiversity Hotspot
The Urals are home to a variety of ecosystems — from tundra and taiga in the north to forests and steppes in the south, with unique flora and fauna.

Cultural Crossroads
The Urals are home to both Slavic and indigenous Finno-Ugric peoples, as well as Turkic groups like the Bashkirs. The area has a rich mix of cultures and traditions.

Yekaterinburg – Gateway City
One of Russia’s largest cities, Yekaterinburg, lies on the eastern slope of the Urals. It’s a major hub and was once a key industrial city in the Soviet era.

Mystery of the Dyatlov Pass Incident
The Urals are known for the eerie and unsolved Dyatlov Pass incident in 1959, where nine hikers died under mysterious and still-debated circumstances.

UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Virgin Komi Forests, part of the Ural region, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site — the largest virgin forest in Europe.

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