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describe the western mountains of south America​

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Answered by kingyougander
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The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Mountains (Spanish: Cordillera de los Andes) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is 6,999 km (4,349 mi) long, 200 to 700 km (124 to 435 mi) wide (widest between 18°S - 20°S latitude), and has an average height of about 4,000 m (13,123 ft). The Andes extend from north to south through seven South American countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.

Highest point

Peak

Aconcagua, Las Heras Department, Mendoza, Argentina

Elevation

6,961 m (22,838 ft)

Coordinates

32°S 70°W

Dimensions

Length

7,000 km (4,350 mi)

Width

500 km (311 mi)

Naming

Native name

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Answered by calfra528
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Answer:

The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Mountains (Spanish: Cordillera de los Andes) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. ... Along their length, the Andes are split into several ranges, separated by intermediate depressions.

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