The Andean Plateau, South America
This vast plateau stretches across the western edge of South America, covering parts of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina. It is home to some of the world's highest mountains, including the Andes, and is one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet.
In geology and physical geography, a plateau, also called a high plain or a tableland, is an area of highland consisting of flat terrain that is raised sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. Often one or more sides have deep escarpments or hills. Plateaus can be formed by a number of processes, including upwelling of volcanic magma, extrusion of lava, and erosion by water and glaciers. Plateaus are classified according to their surrounding environment as intermontane, piedmont, or continental. A few plateaus may have a small flat top while others have wider ones.