The Andes are a series of extremely high plateaus. The Andes range from 5,500 miles or 8,900 Km at their peaks? stretching  from the southern tip of the Americas to the northern part near the Caribbean. The Andes can deeply affect the conditions of life in this country and are the highest peaks in the northern hemisphere. The highest peak is Mount Aconcagua, standing at 22,831 feet. The Andes have distinct eastern and western ranges that are called the Cordillera Oriental, and the Cordillera Occidental. Lastly, the Andes are split into three sections: the southern Andes which contain Chilean, Fuegian, and Patagonian Cordilleras. The central Andes contain the Peruvian cordilleras; and lastly, the Northern Andes include Ecuadorian, Colombian, and Venezuelan (or Caribbean) cordilleras. Humans in the Andes are much more recent then you might think the oldest remains of humans are 10,000 to 12,000 years ago. The economy of the Andes is difficult with crop yields poor, and a lacking water supply. To conclude the Andes are a fascinating place but lack a good economy.