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 world, forming a …

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 unbroken rampart …

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 Aconcagua. …

5 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 geological …

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 extending …

May 29, 2019 · The Andes are a chain of mountains that extends 4,300 miles along the west coast of South America and bisects seven countries—Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, …

Jul 15, 2025 · The Andes Mountains is the mountainous spine which dramatically dissects South America in two from north to south, crossing seven countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, …

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 wonderful source …

3 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 …

Dec 4, 2025 · Andes Mountains - Exploration, Study, Geology: As mentioned above, the Andes have been populated for millennia. By the time of the Spanish conquest in the 1530s, the Indigenous …