The Magical Andes

1.  Nestled in South America, it is the longest mountain range in the world.

2.  It stretches from north to south, along the west of the continent, not far from the Pacific coast.

3.  Years ago, geological forces raised the bed of the Pacific Ocean to give birth to this mountain range.

4.  It is rich in mineral wealth including platinum, gold, silver and emeralds.

5.  Many Andean peaks are loftier than most mountains in North America.

6.  Human beings have been living in the Andes for more than 10,000 years.

7.  The Inca Civilisation was a highly developed one, they constructed roads through mountain passes, and cities spread out on the valleys.

8.  Most of the current Andes dwellers are farmers growing corn, potatoes and beans.

9.  Some are weavers and ceramics artists.

10.                   Rainforests would cover the northern Andes, deforestation has reduced the green cover.

11.                   The Andes mountains house a vibrant range of wildlife. Some of the animals spotted here include the Vicuña, Mountain Tapir, Guinea Pig, South American Fox, Spectacled Bear, Yellow-Tailed Woolly Monkey, Taruca, Huemul, Llama, Alpaca, Chinchilla, Guanaco, Flamingo etc.

12.                    150 to 160 active volcanoes are cloistered in the Andean range, forming a part of the trail of the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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