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The Ural Mountains form the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia
Running 2,500 kilometres north to south through Russia, the Urals divide two major continental regions.
The Ural Mountains are among the oldest surviving mountain ranges on Earth, formed during the tectonic collision of ancient continents around 300 million years ago. Severe erosion over millions of years has reduced their average elevation to around 1,000 metres. The range is exceptionally rich in mineral resources including iron, copper, and precious gems.
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