What is the size and location of Andes?

- Approximately 7000 km (4350 mi) in length

- Average width of about 200 km (120 mi)

- Highest peak is Aconcagua at 6961 m (22,838 ft) above sea level

Location

- Western coast of South America

- Extends from Venezuela in the north to Chile and Argentina in the south

- Bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Amazon Basin to the east