Andes
Andes
Andes (/ˈændiːz/; from Quechua: Anti) is a large mountain range in South America, extending over seven countries. It is known for its high peaks, diverse flora and fauna, and its significant role in the history and culture of the continent.
Etymology
The name "Andes" comes from the Quechua word "Anti", which means "east". The Andes are thus named because they are located to the east of the Quechua-speaking regions.
Pronunciation
The word "Andes" is pronounced as /ˈændiːz/.
Related Terms
- Mountain range: A series of mountains or hills ranged in a line and connected by high ground.
- South America: A continent in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Quechua: The name of a people of the central Andes of South America and their languages.
- Flora and Fauna: The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
See Also
- Andean Condor: The largest flying bird in the world by combined measurement of weight and wingspan. It has a maximum wingspan of 3.3 m (10 ft 10 in).
- Inca Empire: The largest empire in pre-Columbian America. The administrative, political and military center of the empire was located in the city of Cusco.
- Machu Picchu: An Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Andes
- Wikipedia's article - Andes
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