Thursday, December 24, 2009

2.Grand Canyon

Quick Facts

* The canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long
* The width ranges from 4 to 18 miles (6.4 to 29 km)
* The depth is over one mile (1.83 km)
* Majority is housed within Grand Canyon National Par















The Grand Canyon is a massive gorge located in the state of Arizona in the United States, and was created by the Colorado River. Although not the steepest nor the longest canyon in the world, the Grand Canyon is recognized as a natural wonder because of the overall scale and size combined with the beautifully colored landscape. The canyon offers a variety of lookouts and experiences that provide visitors with a view that cannot be matched.

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