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Grand Canyon
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steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States
The Grand Canyon is a massive, steep-sided canyon in Arizona that was carved out by the Colorado River over millions of years. It is one of the most iconic natural landmarks in the United States and attracts millions of visitors each year who come to view its dramatic rock formations and geological history.
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- Body of water
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- 277
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The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile (6,093 feet or 1,857 meters).
The canyon and adjacent rim are contained within Grand Canyon National Park, the Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument, the Hualapai Indian Reservation, the Havasupai Indian Reservation and the Navajo Nation. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of the preservation of the Grand Canyon area and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.
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