Nether-Polar Urals

The Nether-Polar Urals are a mountain range in west-central Russia, forming part of the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia. This section of the Ural Mountains extends for over 140 miles (225 km) and contains the highest peaks in the entire range, including Mount Narodnaya at 6,217 feet (1,895 meters). These mountains are typically Alpine in character and are marked by glaciers and permafrost. The climate here is continental, with extreme temperature variations between long, cold winters and short, mild summers. The region is rich in mineral resources and supports diverse plant and animal life, transitioning from tundra in the north to forests and steppe further south.12345