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Mountains in Ecuador Name Elevation m Range Notes Chimborazo: 6,310 Cordillera Occidental: Ecuador's highest mountain Cotopaxi [1] 5,897 Cordillera Oriental: Active Volcano Cayambe: 5,790 Cordillera Oriental Active Volcano Antisana: 5,758 Cordillera Oriental Active Volcano El Altar/Capac-Urcu 5,319 Cordillera Oriental Iliniza Sur: 5,248 ...
Ecuador is a country in western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, for which the country is named.Ecuador encompasses a wide range of natural formations and climates, from the desert-like southern coast to the snowcapped peaks of the Andes mountain range to the plains of the Amazon Basin.
The mountains of Ecuador: Pages in category "Mountains of Ecuador" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent ...
Cotopaxi (Spanish pronunciation: [kotoˈpaksi]) is an active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains, located near Latacunga city of Cotopaxi Province, about 50 km (31 mi) south of Quito, and 31 km (19 mi) northeast of the city of Latacunga, Ecuador. [1]
Pages in category "Mountain ranges of Ecuador" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
Physiographic world map with mountain ranges and highland areas in brown, pink, and gray. This is a list of mountain ranges on Earth and a few other astronomical bodies.First, the highest and longest mountain ranges on Earth are listed, followed by more comprehensive alphabetical lists organized by continent.
Various local names are used for the cordilleras in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. Such mountain systems have a complex structure, which is usually the result of folding and faulting accompanied by volcanic activity. In South America, the ranges include numerous volcanic peaks.
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