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Sajama

Sajama

1 9.4
The highest mountain in Bolivia, about 6,542 meters tall
  • proper noun
: Sajama
  • Mount Sajama is the highest mountain in Bolivia, reaching an impressive height of 21,391 feet.
  • Mount Sajama

Examples

  • The majestic Sajama towers over the Bolivian landscape.

  • Many villagers revere Sajama as a sacred mountain in local tradition.

  • Climbers from around the world travel to Bolivia to ascend Sajama each year.

  • The snow-capped peak of Sajama is visible from miles away across the Bolivian plains.

  • Have you ever climbed Sajama?

  • As you climb Mount Sajama, the breathtaking views of the Andes become more spectacular.

  • Many climbers dream of reaching the summit of Sajama, Bolivia's tallest peak.

Synonyms

Nevado Sajama
vsSajama
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A mountain in the Andes that is the highest in Bolivia, about 6,542 meters high

is the same mountain but called using a different name form

Surface Forms

Sajama main

Etymology

Sajama comes from the local Aymara name for the mountain and likely refers to its importance as a high or sacred place; a helpful way to remember it is to think of Sajama as the people's name for their tall, snow-covered 'peak'.