Andes - Wikipedia
The Andes (/ ˈ æ n d iː z / AN-deez), 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.
Andes Mountains | Definition, Map, Plate Boundary, & Location
2024年11月9日 · 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 tip of South America to the continent’s northernmost coast on the Caribbean.
Andes Mountains - WorldAtlas
2021年10月26日 · Also referred to as “Cordillera de los Andes” in Spanish, the Andes Mountains is the world’s longest mountain range that stretches for more than 6,999km along the western margin of the South American continent.
South America - Andes, Peaks, Glaciers | Britannica
5 天之前 · 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 many summits exceeding 20,000 feet (6,100 metres).
Andes Mountains - Map, Location, Climate and Facts
2024年3月7日 · The Andes Mountains, or the Andean Mountain Range, are the longest continental mountain range in the world. It forms a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is 200 to 700 km wide (widest between 18°S and 20°S latitude), with an average height of roughly 4,000 m.
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.
Andes Mountains Facts | Britannica
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 tip of South America to the continent’s northernmost coast on the Caribbean.
Andes Mountains: Home to Rainforests, Volcanoes and Alpacas
2024年7月12日 · The Andes mountains span over 4,300 miles along South America's western edge, traversing seven countries from Venezuela to Chile. Famous for its towering peaks like Aconcagua and ancient ruins such as Machu Picchu, the Andes are a captivating mix of natural wonders and historical treasures.
Andes - The World's Longest Mountain Chain - ThoughtCo
2019年5月29日 · 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 east-to-west breadth of the Andes varies between about 120 and 430 miles wide.
15 Magnificent Facts About the Andes Mountains You’ll ... - Earth …
Stretching for 4,300 miles along South America’s western coast and spanning up to about 430 miles in width, the Andes are the world’s longest mountain range. Take a look at some of the magnificent facts about Andes mountains.