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The longest continental mountain range in the world, Andes is a chain of uplands in the western coast of South America. The range is approximately 7,000 kilometers long, between 200 km to 700 km wide and about 4,000 meters tall.

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How do you get to the Andes?

Buy an airline ticket to La Paz the capital of Bolivia, It is high in the Andes and is the highest air port in the world.

Which has higher elevation - Andes or Rockies?

The Andes has higher elevation than the Rockies.

Related Information:

Highest Peaks:

The Andes: Mt. Aconcagua @ 22,840 ft. (6962 meters)

The Rockies: Mt. Elbert @ 14,440 ft. (4401 meters)

The Pyrennees: Mt. Aneto @ 11,168 ft. (3404 meters)

Why is farming a challenge in the Andes?

it is very lumpy and bumpy and rocky,

also its high altitude, much of it is cool in the summer and very cold in the winter, obviously much of its on a slope so farming is generally on plateaus or on terraces built for farming.

What narrow desert is between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean?

The Atacama Desert of northern Chile and southern Peru with small parts in Bolivia and Argentina.

What is the smallest country the Andes mountain runs through?

The smallest country the Andes mountain runs through is Ecuador (98,985 sq mi).

What is the worlds longest mountain chain?

The Ocean Ridge (also known as Mid-ocean ridge), which runs more than 40,000 miles on the sea floor of five oceans is the longest mountain chain in the world. The longest mountain range on dry land is the Andes, which stretch 4300 miles through seven countries in South America.


The Ocean Ridge (also known as Mid-ocean ridge), which runs more than 40,000 miles on the sea floor of five oceans is the longest mountain chain in the world. The longest mountain range on dry land is the Andes, which stretch 4300 miles through seven countries in South America.

How does the temperature change with elevation in the Andes?

In the Andes, temperature generally decreases with increasing elevation due to the lapse rate, which causes cooler temperatures at higher altitudes. On average, for every 1,000 feet increase in elevation, the temperature can drop by around 3.5°F to 5.4°F. This temperature variation with elevation creates diverse ecosystems and climate zones in the Andes mountain range.

Were does Katniss Everdeen get her scar?

Katniss had a few scars before the Games from her day to day life, but they all get removed during her remake. During the actual Games, Katniss gets burned by the Gamermaker's fire. She also gets a scar on her face from when Clove is about to kill her. All these scars, however, get taken care of once Katniss wins the Games and get remade again in the hospital.

How did the Andes Mountains affect the economic development in South America?

The Andes Mountains had a profound effect on the economic development in South America. For example, Chile has had an economy centered around maritime activities for foods and transportation because of the difficulty of large-scale agricultural activities.

Name one important mountain chain?

The Rocky Mountains are one of many important mountain chains in the world. This mountain chain is located in the United States and provides a large percentage of copper, gold, lead, silver, and other elements that are depended on by many around the world.

What are the dangers of the Andes Mountains?

bears, tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic activity, hepatitis a, typhoid, polio, diaherria, altitude sickness, violent rebel groups, political unrest, drug smuggling, landslides, falling off mountains, tetanus, dehydration, on the ring of fire...

Overall, a lovely place to visit!

Do the Andes and Appalachian Mountains lie on the same type of plate edge?

No, the Andes are near a subduction zone type plate edge but the Appalachian Mountains are not near any plate edge of any kind.

Where can I buy Andes mint chocolate in the Philippines?

Any Duty Free Shops in the Philippines. There are a lot of them in Subic

What is Nick from Big Brother 8 doing now?

NICK JONAS AND HIS8 YR OLD BROTHER ARE HAPPY 2 LET 8 YR OLD BROTHER IN2 THE JONAS BROTHERS

How long is flight from England to the Andes?

A flight from England to Andes would take about 7 hours.

What was the Native American tribe that lived in the Andes Mountains?

The Inca Civilization developed in the northern Andes during the 1400s. The Incas formed this civilization through careful and meticulous governmental management. The government sponsored the construction of aqueducts and roads, some of which, like those created by the Romans, are still in existence today. The aqueducts turned the previously scattered Incan tribe into the agricultural and eventually militaristic masters of the region.

Devastated by deadly European diseases to which they had no immunity, the Incas were conquered by an army of 180 men led by Pizarro in 1532. One of the few Inca cities the Spanish never found in their conquest was Machu Picchu, which lay hidden on a peak on the edge of the Andes where they descend to the Amazon. Machu Picchu (sometimes called the "Lost City of the Incas") is one of the most well known sites of the Inca Empire. The ruin, located high in the Andes Mountains, is one of the most important archaeological centers in South America, and as a consequence, the most visited tourist attraction in Peru. This UNESCO World Heritage Site remains an incredible combination of natural beauty and human creativity

The ancient peoples of the Andes have practiced irrigation techniques for over 6,000 years. Because of the mountain slopes, terracing has been a common practice. Maize and barley were important crops for these people. Currently, tobacco, cotton, and coffee are the main export crops. The potato holds a very important role as an internally consumed crop.

By far the most important plant in terms of history and culture is cocoa, the leaves of which have been central to the Andean people for centuries. Coca has been a staple dietary supplement and cornerstone to Andean culture throughout much of its history. Unprocessed coca leaves are commonly used in the Andean countries to make an herbal tea with mild stimulant effects similar to strong coffee, but is best known in most of the world for the stimulant drug cocaine that is chemically extracted from its new fresh leaf tips in a similar fashion to tea bush harvesting.

Mining is quite prosperous in the Andes, with iron, gold, silver, and copper being the main production minerals. The Andes are reputed to be one of the most important sources of these minerals in the world.

The people of the Andes are not well connected to urban regions. Due to the arduous terrain, vehicles are of little use. People generally walk to their destinations, using the llama as their primary pack animal.

The main surviving languages of the Andean peoples are those of the Quechua and Aymara language families.