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Due to the collision of the Pacific Ocean Plate and South American Plate, the Andes mountain range has developed in the western part of the continent, which extends from north to south direction.
It is the world's longest and the second-highest new mountain range after the Himalayas.
The highest peak of this mountain range is 'Aconcagua' (6,960 m) which is located on the border of Chile and Argentina.
High plateau areas are found in the middle of the Andes Mountains, such as the Ecuadorian Plateau, Peru Plateau, Bolivia Plateau, etc.
Bolivia's plateau is also known as 'Alt - Pleno'. This is an important area from the tin storage point of view.
Lake Titicaca is located on the Bolivian plateau, which is the world's highest navigable lake. Fishing is also done in this lake.
Bolivia's capital 'La-Paz' is located on the banks of Titicaca, which is the world's highest-altitude capital.
The Brazilian highland is an example of a continental plateau formed from an ancient rock. This plateau is important for iron ore deposits.
Ecuador's highest peak is 'Chimborazo' (6,267 m).
Ojos del Salado Mountains (6,908 m) on the Chile-Argentina border is the world's highest active volcanic mountain ('Cotopaxi' in other sources).