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Detailed explanation-1: -One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon is an unbelievable spectacle of nature. It is a great, huge slash in the surface of the earth-217 miles long, 4 to 18 miles wide and a mile deep, with the Colorado River flowing at the bottom.

Detailed explanation-2: -Although not the steepest nor the longest canyon in the world, the Grand Canyon is recognized as a natural wonder because of the collective scale and size combined with the beautifully colored landscape. It is historically recognized as the largest canyon in the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is one of the most studied landscapes in the world, with extensive fossil records, a multitude of geologic features and rich archeological history. Learn more about the history of the Grand Canyon. The oldest human artifacts found in the Grand Canyon are nearly 12, 000 years old and date to the Paleo-Indian period.

Detailed explanation-4: -Located in northwestern Arizona, the Grand Canyon is a natural wonder every American should see.

Detailed explanation-5: -Grand Canyon National Park is in the northwest corner of Arizona. The Colorado River flows through the canyon, comprised from water from seven states, yet the feature we know as Grand Canyon is entirely in Arizona.