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Pasco Knot

plateau, Peru
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The Pasco Knot is a high plateau located in the central Andes of Peru. This region is characterized by its significant elevation, with the city of Cerro de Pasco situated at 14,232 feet (4,338 meters) above sea level, making it one of the world's highest cities. The area is rich in mineral resources, particularly silver, which was discovered in 1630 and made it a major global source for the metal for centuries. Today, mining operations also extract copper, gold, lead, zinc, and bismuth. The Pasco Knot is part of the Central Andes, a region known for its rugged mountain ranges and high-altitude plateaus.12

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  2. Andes Mountains - Physiography of the Central Andes

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