height of mountains in the andes
Main Image: The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world located along the west coast of South America. The Andes range of continental highlands is nearly 7,000 km long having an average height of 4,000m and a width of 200km to 700km. The Andes go through the seven South American countries of Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru. Outside Asia, the Andes stand as the highest mountain range in the world with its highest peak being Mt. Aconcagua at a height of 6,962 m. above sea level.