Andes - Wikipedia
The Andes (/ ˈændiːz / AN-deez), Andes Mountains or Andean Mountain Range (Spanish: Cordillera de los Andes; Quechua: Anti) are the longest continental mountain range in the …
Andes Mountains | Definition, Map, Plate Boundary, & Location
Dec 4, 2025 · 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 …
Andes Mountains: Home to Rainforests, Volcanoes and Alpacas
Apr 9, 2025 · Andes mountains span over 4,300 miles (6,920 km) across seven countries in South America, featuring diverse ecosystems from rainforests to deserts and iconic peaks like …
What Is the Andes Mountain Range? - Biology Insights
3 days ago · The Andes Mountains are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the entire western edge of South America. This immense …
The Andes - Mountain Field Guide
The mountain range divides into distinct sections: the Northern Andes through Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador; the Central Andes spanning Peru and Bolivia; and the Southern …
Andes Mountains Map - Atlas
The Andes Mountains are the longest mountain range in the world, spanning about 7,000 kilometers (4,350 miles) along the western edge of South America. They stretch from …
Facts About the Andes Mountains - Amigos de las Americas
The Andes Mountains are not only one of the longest mountain ranges in the world but also the highest range outside of the Himalayas, making them an important natural landmark and a …
Andes - New World Encyclopedia
The Andes is the highest mountain range outside Asia, with the highest peak, Aconcagua, rising to 22,834 feet (6,960 m) above sea level. The summit of Mount Chimborazo in the …
Andes Mountains - WorldAtlas
Oct 26, 2021 · 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 …
Andes Mountains Facts | Britannica
Dec 4, 2025 · 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 …