
Tuesday: Geography
Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
Hint: This mountain range stretches from the Arctic Ocean to Kazakhstan.
The Ural Mountains are the natural boundary that separates the continents of Europe and Asia.
Stretching approximately 1,500 miles from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Ural River and Kazakhstan in the south, the Urals are one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world.
This range has played a significant role in the geographical and cultural division between Europe and Asia, with its eastern slopes traditionally marking the border between the two continents. The Urals are rich in minerals, including valuable deposits of iron ore, copper, and precious metals, contributing to the industrial significance of the region.
