The longest mountain range in the world is the Andes.
Located in South America, the mountain range spreads across seven countries — Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Spreading across the West coast of South America with a length of 4,300 miles, it is also the tallest mountain range outside Asia.
Formed as a result of tectonic activity, it has varied terrain, including glaciers, volcanoes, grassland, desert, lakes, and forest.
The highest point in the Andes mountain range is Aconcagua in Argentina.
Based on the climatic conditions, they are grouped into:
Tropical Andes, Wet Andes, and Dry Andes
The Andes have high plateaus and a number of peaks that are volcanic in nature. It is a part of the Ring of Fire region, which includes major volcanoes and is the site of seismic activity.
The largest river in the world, Amazon, originates from the Andes mountain range.
The southern section of the Andes is rainy and cool, whereas the northern part is rainy and warm.
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