The Ural Mountains, located in Russia, are a mountain range that stretches from the Arctic Ocean to the Ural River and is part of the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia. The Urals, as they are sometimes called, are the longest mountain range in Russia and the second longest in Eurasia. The Sherpas are an ethnic group from the Himalayas in Nepal and Tibet who are renowned for their mountaineering skills. The Altaï Mountains are a mountain range located in Central Asia, stretching from Kazakhstan, through Mongolia, and into Russia. The ARAL Sea is a large lake located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, which has been shrinking due to human activities. All of these geographical features are located in Asia and are important mountains in the region.