noun
- a high, cold, dry plateau in the Andes mountains
Usage: geography
Examples
- The puna stretches across parts of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.
- Llamas and alpacas are well-adapted to life on the puna.
- The harsh climate of the puna makes agriculture challenging.
- Many indigenous communities have lived on the puna for centuries.
- The puna ecosystem supports unique plant and animal species.
- Travelers often experience altitude sickness when visiting the puna.