Sierra Nevada
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Summary
Sierra Nevada is a mountain range[1]. It ranks in the top 9% of mountain range entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (415 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Mérida[3], Barinas[4]
- Country: Venezuela[5]
- Continent: Americas[6]
- Commons category: Sierra Nevada de Mérida[7]
- Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[8]
- Elevation above sea level: 16,342 feet[9], 4981 m[10]
- Time period: Precambrian[11]
- Mountain range: Cordillera de Mérida[12]
Why It Matters
Sierra Nevada has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[13] It is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[14]