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Illampu

mountain, Bolivia
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Illampu is a peak in the Andes Mountains of western Bolivia, standing at 20,867 feet (6,360 meters). It is part of the Cordillera Real, a mountain range east of Lake Titicaca. This massif is also known as Sorata. Nearby, Nevado Illimani is another significant snowcapped peak, reaching 21,004 feet (6,402 meters) and overlooking the administrative capital of Bolivia, La Paz.123

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  2. Andes Mountains - Physiography of the Central Andes
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