The Ural Mountains, also known as the Urals, are a mountain range that stretches from the coast of the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Ural River in the south. They form a natural border between Europe and Asia, and are considered to be part of both continents. The range is approximately 2, 500 miles long and has an average elevation of 1, 500 meters. The highest peak in the range is Mount Narodnaya, which stands at 1, 895 meters.