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Ural Mountains

plural noun

  1. a mountain range in the W Russian Federation, extending N and S from the Arctic Ocean to near the Caspian Sea, forming a natural boundary between Europe and Asia. Highest peak, Mt. Narodnaya, 6,214 feet (1,894 meters).


Ural Mountains

plural noun

  1. a mountain system in W central Russia, extending over 2000 km (1250 miles) from the Arctic Ocean towards the Aral Sea: forms part of the geographical boundary between Europe and Asia; one of the richest mineral areas in the world, with many associated major industrial centres. Highest peak: Mount Narodnaya, 1894 m (6214 ft)


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The doctor said that children in Asbest do not have more health issues than in other regions of the Ural Mountains.

Their father, from whom they hoped to obtain some assistance, had already left for a summer holiday in the Ural Mountains.

According to his idea, a man who had once passed the Ural Mountains in charge of policemen, ought never again to cross them.

A vehicle carrying the mail usually runs across the Ural Mountains, but this, of course, was discontinued.

Even at the present day troops of wild reindeer traverse the wooded summits of the prolongation of the Ural Mountains.

The Ural Mountains possess abundant mineral treasures, both gold and platinum occurring in extensive abundance.

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