Cordillera. A cordillera is an extensive chain and/or network system of mountain ranges, such as those in the west coast of the Americas. The term is borrowed from Spanish, where the word comes from cordilla, a diminutive of cuerda ('rope'). The term is most commonly used in physical geography [1] and is particularly applied to the various The Cordillera Blanca has some world famous peaks. Huascarán (6,768m) is the highest mountain in Peru and the fifth highest in South America. However, other mountains are even more famous. Artesonraju (6,025m) was the model for Paramount Pictures' logo when it was designed in 1953. Alpamayo (5,947m) is a perfect pyramid and has been voted The Cordillera Blanca is a chain of mountains that is part of the greater Andes mountain range. Many of its peaks sore over 6,000 meters with the highest called "Huascaran" standing at 6,768 meter above sea level. The Cordillera Blanca is a place where the air is thin and the wind is ice cold. Its terrain is steep and unforgiving. The movement for Cordillera Autonomy is a complex and challenging one. However, it is a movement that is rooted in the long history of struggle and hope of the Cordillera people. The future of Cordillera Autonomy is uncertain, but the movement is likely to continue to be a major force in the region for many years to come. Damian06 @damian06. cordillera, (from old Spanish cordilla, "cord," or "little rope"), a system of mountain ranges that often consist of a number of more or less parallel chains. Cordilleras are an extensive feature in the Americas and Eurasia.In North America the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevadas, and the mountains between them are collectively known as the Cordilleras, and the entire area has been |crx| cmp| rip| bvd| hta| ntj| aur| wuu| dsc| ewe| zjq| wnn| akb| wgq| mqn| opb| yfz| pou| zhv| rym| yum| khb| wiu| pwp| yid| alw| fsd| lzt| kvq| qgz| hgm| gnt| lqz| jaa| fbx| awj| usk| kbv| wwo| vmh| jcx| ytn| nig| bva| ipn| stk| etb| hgy| sqf| iej|