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The Grand Canyon is undoubtedly one of the largest and most famous national parks in the United States, which is without exaggeration considered one of the most outstanding natural wonders of the world today and was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1979. It is located on the territory of a huge canyon formed by the Colorado River more than 5 million years ago. The Grand Canyon in the U.S. got its name for a reason, because it really is the largest canyon on the planet, but at the same time not the deepest in the world. Its length is 446 kilometers, width from 6 to 29 km, and the maximum depth of 1857 meters.
Geographically the Grand Canyon is located east of the city of Las Vegas, and is clearly visible on the U.S. map with the naked eye. Year after year it is of particular interest to all travelers who have seen it many times in American movies and stunning photos, as well as heard fascinating stories from acquaintances.
Its immense size and stunning panoramic views have made the Grand Canyon Park extremely popular (especially during summer vacations and holidays) with both Native Americans and tourists from all over the world traveling in the western United States.
Each year, more than 6 million people come to the Grand Canyon (twice as many as anyone who chooses to vacation in the Maldives) to see it from various observation decks and take incredible photos, go on a hike and get a better look at Arizona wildlife, or maybe even fly over it in an airplane.
Grand Canyon Park in the United States is America’s most beloved huge national park in Arizona, which is known to almost every traveler. It is located in southwestern America in Arizona and is the most visited national park on the West Coast of the United States (and the second most visited in the country, after Great Smoky Mountains Park). Its vast area is divided by a canyon into South and North portions.
At Grand Canyon Park, you can learn about the geology of the Colorado Plateau and the history of the formation and development of the mainland states, as well as enjoy incredible scenery or take a trip to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
Among other things, Grand Canyon National Park is the most photographed national park in the United States. Most tourists would find it convenient to combine it with a trip to Las Vegas.
The size of the park: Grand Canyon is famous for its size. Its area is about 5000 km2, and the length of the Colorado River Canyon itself, around which it was formed, is more than four hundred kilometers, the average width is 16 km, and the depth almost reaches one mile.
