Yana Yana (Peru) facts for kids
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 Yana Yana
Location in Peru
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| Elevation | 5,321 m (17,457 ft) |
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| Location | Peru, Arequipa Region, Condesuyos Province, La Unión Province |
| Parent range | Andes, Wansu |
Yana Yana is a tall mountain in the Andes mountains of Peru. It stands about 5,321 meters (17,457 feet) high. The name "Yana Yana" comes from the Aymara and Quechua words for "black." When the word is repeated, it often means there's a group or complex of something. So, "Yana Yana" might mean "a group of black peaks" or "a complex of black color."
About Yana Yana Mountain
Yana Yana is part of the Wansu mountain range. This range is a section of the huge Andes mountains. The Andes stretch along the western side of South America.
Where is Yana Yana Located?
This mountain is found in the Arequipa Region of Peru. Specifically, it is in the Condesuyos Province, in an area called the Cayarani District. It also touches the La Unión Province, in the Puyca District.
Yana Yana is located northeast of another mountain called Janq'u Q'awa. It is also southeast of a mountain known as Kunturi. These mountains are all part of the beautiful and rugged landscape of the Peruvian Andes.
