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The Ural Mountains: A Comprehensive Guide to the Continental Divide

"The Ural Mountains, often referred to simply as the Urals, represent one of the world's most significant geological features. Stretching approximately 2,500 kilometers from the coast of the Arctic Ocean in the north to the river Ural and northwestern Kazakhstan in the south, this ancient mountain range serves as the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia. Unlike the jagged, towering peaks of the Himalayas or the Alps, the Urals are characterized by their weathered, rounded summits, a testament to their age—they are among the oldest mountains on the planet, formed during the Carboniferous period around 300 million years ago. Geographical..."

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