A list of major mountain ranges on Earth.
Overview
Major Mountain Ranges of the World
The world's major mountain ranges are important landforms that tell the story of continental formation and crustal movement history. Representative mountain ranges of each continent, such as the Himalayas, Alps, Andes, and Rockies, each have unique geographical features and ecosystems, and have deeply influenced human culture and history. These mountain ranges play important roles in climate formation, river sources, and biodiversity conservation.
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| code | slug | name | description | continent | highestPeak_elevation | highestPeak_name | lengthKm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | himalayas | Himalayas | A mountain range in Central Asia containing Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. | Asia | 8848.86 | Mount Everest | 2400 |
| 02 | alps | Alps | The highest mountain range in Europe, located in Central Europe. | Europe | 4809 | Mont Blanc | 1200 |
| 03 | andes | Andes | The longest continental mountain range in the world, located in western South America. | South America | 6961 | Aconcagua | 7000 |
| 04 | rockies | Rocky Mountains | A major mountain range located in western North America. | North America | 4401 | Mount Elbert | 4800 |
| 05 | ural | Ural Mountains | A mountain range running north-south through Russia, forming the boundary between Europe and Asia. | Europe/Asia | 1895 | Mount Narodnaya | 2500 |
| 06 | atlas | Atlas Mountains | A mountain range located in northwestern Africa. | Africa | 4167 | Mount Toubkal | 2500 |
| 07 | caucasus | Caucasus Mountains | A mountain range located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. | Europe/Asia | 5642 | Mount Elbrus | 1200 |
| 08 | great-dividing | Great Dividing Range | Australia's most substantial mountain range located in the east. | Australia | 2228 | Mount Kosciuszko | 3500 |
| 09 | appalachian | Appalachian Mountains | An ancient mountain range located in eastern North America. | North America | 2037 | Mount Mitchell | 2400 |
| 10 | transantarctic | Transantarctic Mountains | A major mountain range crossing the continent of Antarctica. | Antarctica | 4528 | Mount Kirkpatrick | 3500 |
- U.S. Geological Survey official
- List of mountain ranges - Wikipedia wikipedia
- National Geographic educational