The Andes Mountains are located along the western edge of South America. They stretch for over 7,000 kilometers (4,300 miles), running through seven countries:

* Venezuela

* Colombia

* Ecuador

* Peru

* Bolivia

* Chile

* Argentina

The Andes are the longest mountain range in the world, and they are also one of the highest, with several peaks exceeding 6,000 meters (20,000 feet).