The Ural Mountains, also known as the Urals, are a mountain range that stretches from the Arctic Ocean to the Ural River in Russia. They form part of the natural border between Europe and Asia, and are the longest mountain range in Eurasia. The highest peak is Mount Narodnaya, which stands at 1, 895 meters (6, 217 feet). The Ural Mountains have been an important source of minerals and other resources since ancient times, and are home to a variety of wildlife.