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The Ural River is a river of Russia and Kazakhstan that rises in the Ural Mountains and flows south through the Caspian Depression to the Caspian Sea. It is about 2,428 kilometers long and passes through cities including Orenburg and Atyrau. The river is traditionally treated as part of the geographic boundary between Europe and Asia, although the exact continental boundary is a convention.
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How long is the Ural River?
The Ural River is about 2,428 kilometers long. It rises in the Ural Mountains and flows south through Russia and Kazakhstan before reaching the Caspian Sea.
Which cities are on the Ural River?
Important cities along its course include Orenburg in Russia and Atyrau in Kazakhstan. The river also passes through or near places such as Orsk and Oral.
Does the Ural River divide Europe and Asia?
The Ural River is traditionally treated as part of the boundary between Europe and Asia. This is a geographic convention rather than a sharply marked natural line everywhere along the river.
Where does the Ural River end?
The river flows into the northern Caspian Sea near Atyrau, Kazakhstan. Its lower course forms a branching delta before reaching the sea.
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