Andes - Wikipedia
The Andes , Andes Mountains or Andean Mountain Range (Spanish: Cordillera de los Andes; Quechua: Anti) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is 8,900 km (5,530 mi) long and 200 to 700 km (124 to 435 mi) wide (widest between 18°S and 20°S latitude) and ha… See more
PeakAconcagua, Las Heras Department, Mendoza, ArgentinaEtymologyThe etymology of the word Andes has been debated. The majority consensus is that it derives from the Quechua word anti "east" as in Antisuyu (Quechua for "east region"), one of the four regions of the Inca Empire.
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Andes Mountains | Definition, Map, Plate Boundary,
2 days ago · Andes Mountains, South American mountain system that contains the highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere. One of Earth’s great natural features, the Andes form an unbroken rampart over some 5,500 miles—from …
South America - Andes, Peaks, Glaciers | Britannica
2 days ago · South America - Andes, Peaks, Glaciers: The ranges of the Andes Mountains, about 5,500 miles (8,900 km) long and second only to the Himalayas in average elevation, constitute a formidable and continuous barrier, with …
12 Most Beautiful Places in the Andes Mountains to Visit
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- Cotopaxi. Rising to an impressive height of 5,897 meters, Cotopaxi is one of the world’s …
- La Raya Mountain Range. Straddling the regions of Puno and Cusco in Peru, the La Raya …
Andes - The World's Longest Mountain Chain
May 29, 2019 · The Andes are the longest chain of mountains in the world and include many of the highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere. Although the Andes is a long mountain chain, they are also narrow. Along their length, the …
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Oct 26, 2021 · Learn about the Andes Mountains, the world's longest and highest mountain range outside Asia. Explore its geography, geology, climate, flora, fauna, and history across seven South American countries.
The Andes Mountains: Everything You Need to Know
The Andes Mountains are the highest mountain range outside of Asia. Mount Aconcagua is the highest summit in the Andes and in South America, standing at approximately 22,841 feet (6,961 meters) above sea level.
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Andes Mountains, South American mountain system that contains the highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere. One of Earth’s great natural features, the Andes form an unbroken rampart over some 5,500 miles—from the southern …
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