Polar Urals
The Polar Urals (Russian: Полярный Урал) are a mountain range in the western part of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and the northeastern part of Komi, Russian Federation. The border between Europe and Asia runs along the main ridge of the Polar Urals. The Salekhard–Igarka Railway stretch of the Northern Railway runs along the valley of the Sob in the mountains.
| Polar Urals Полярный Урал | |
|---|---|
View of the Polar Urals. | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Payer |
| Elevation | 1,472 m (4,829 ft) |
| Coordinates | 66°43′12″N 64°23′31″E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 380 km (240 mi) SW / NE |
| Width | 40–100 km (25–62 mi) |
| Area | 25,000 km2 (9,700 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
Location in Russia | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Komi Republic / Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug |
| Range coordinates | 66°45′N 64°45′E |
| Parent range | Ural Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Type of rock | Quartzite, crystalline shale, volcanic and sedimentary rock |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | From Yeletsky, Kharp or Labytnangi |
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