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Orogenic Belts

Mountain Ranges of the World — Page 2

The orogenic belts that shape climate, watersheds and frontiers — from the Himalaya to the Andes — with extent and tectonic origin.

Page 2 of 3 lists entries 61–120, from Serra Geral to Queen Alexandra Range. Each card opens the full write-up, and every one is also on the live map. Page 1 has the overview.

Ranges Indexed
130
Largest Extent
1.08M km²
Rocky Mountains
Regions Covered
7
Continental groupings
Feature Classes
1
Distinct types
Range/mtn2,961 km²

Serra Geral

Serra Geral is a range/mtn in South America, spanning approximately 2,961 km².

Region
South America
Country
Brazil
Range/mtnSouth America
Range/mtn222,321 km²

New Guinea Highlands

New Guinea Highlands is a range/mtn in Oceania (Melanesia), spanning approximately 222,321 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Melanesia
Countries
Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Range/mtnOceania
Range/mtn3,001 km²

Dinaric Alps

Dinaric Alps is a range/mtn in Europe, spanning approximately 3,001 km².

Region
Europe
Countries
Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Range/mtnEurope
Range/mtn296,305 km²

Drakensberg

Drakensberg is a range/mtn in Africa, spanning approximately 296,305 km².

Region
Africa
Countries
South Africa, Lesotho
Range/mtnAfrica
Range/mtn220,248 km²

Carpathian Mountains

Carpathian Mountains is a range/mtn in Europe, spanning approximately 220,248 km².

Region
Europe
Countries
Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Poland, Czechia, Hungary, Serbia
Range/mtnEurope
Range/mtn59,780 km²

Appennini

Appennini is a range/mtn in Europe, spanning approximately 59,780 km².

Region
Europe
Countries
Italy, San Marino
Range/mtnEurope
Range/mtn20,678 km²

Pyrenees

Pyrenees is a range/mtn in Europe, spanning approximately 20,678 km².

Region
Europe
Countries
France, Spain, Andorra
Range/mtnEurope
Range/mtn69,900 km²

Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada is a range/mtn in North America, spanning approximately 69,900 km².

Region
North America
Country
United States
Range/mtnNorth America
Range/mtn97,312 km²

Pamirs

Pamirs is a range/mtn in Asia, spanning approximately 97,312 km².

Region
Asia
Countries
Tajikistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan
Range/mtnAsia
Range/mtn3,380 km²

Brooks Range

Brooks Range is a range/mtn in North America, spanning approximately 3,380 km².

Region
North America
Countries
United States, Canada
Range/mtnNorth America
Range/mtn214,489 km²

Coast Mountains

Coast Mountains is a range/mtn in North America, spanning approximately 214,489 km².

Region
North America
Countries
Canada, United States
Range/mtnNorth America
Range/mtn140,770 km²

Cascade Range

Cascade Range is a range/mtn in North America, spanning approximately 140,770 km².

Region
North America
Countries
United States, Canada
Range/mtnNorth America
Range/mtn106,888 km²

Alaska Range

Alaska Range is a range/mtn in North America, spanning approximately 106,888 km².

Region
North America
Country
United States
Range/mtnNorth America
Range/mtn176,042 km²

Alps

Alps is a range/mtn in Europe, spanning approximately 176,042 km².

Region
Europe
Countries
Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Slovenia, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Hungary
Range/mtnEurope
Range/mtn414,352 km²

Tian Shan

Tian Shan is a range/mtn in Asia, spanning approximately 414,352 km².

Region
Asia
Countries
China, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
Range/mtnAsia
Range/mtn17,334 km²

Himalayas

Himalayas is a range/mtn in Asia, spanning approximately 17,334 km².

Region
Asia
Countries
India, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bhutan
Range/mtnAsia
Range/mtn1.08M km²

Rocky Mountains

Rocky Mountains is a range/mtn in North America, spanning approximately 1.08M km².

Region
North America
Countries
United States, Canada
Range/mtnNorth America