Rocky Mountains

The Rocky Mountains, often called the Rockies, are a broad mountain range in western North America. The Rocky Mountains stretch more than 3000 miles (4800 km) from British Columbia to New Mexico, extending through Canada and much of the breadth of the contiguous United States. The highest peak is Mount Elbert, in Colorado, which is 14,440 feet (4401 m) above sea level. Mount Robson (12,972 feet/3954 m) is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The Rocky Mountain System is a United States physiographic region.

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Mountain range - North America - Mile - Km - British Columbia - New Mexico - Canada - Contiguous United States - Mount Elbert - Colorado - M - Sea level - Mount Robson - Canadian Rockies - United States physiographic region

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