2006-08-01 07:50:02 · 15 answers · asked by hollywoodactress21 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Because it is the only one of its kind and is HUGE.
2006-08-01 07:54:35 · answer #1 · answered by tuhinrao 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, it is important to note that 'The Seven Wonders of the World' is completely arbitrary and a matter of opinion. It is not like they are an 'official' list that was determined by some world body or universal vote or other measurement (heck, who even says there has to be seven? why not 5 or 10?).
The oldest of the Seven Wonders lists is the 'Seven Wonders of the Ancient World' which has been around in some form since before the time of Christ and was essentially a tourist must-see checklist of man-made items around the Mediterrian Ocean put together by Greek historians and travelers. It generally includes the following (all of which are gone now, except the pyramid):
- Great Pyramid at Giza
- Gardens of Babylon
- Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (Turkey)
- Statue of Zeus
- Mausoleum of Maussollos
- Colossus of Rhodes
- Lighthouse at Alexandria
Probably the second most popular and well-known list is the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. It generally includes the following:
- Grand Canyon
- Great Barrier Reef
- Harbor at Rio de Janeiro
- Mount Everst
- The Northern Lights
- Paricutin Volcano
- Victoria Falls
There are many more 'Seven Wonders' lists that are more recent and whose exact members are somewhat under debate. These include: Seven Underwater Wonders of the World, Seven Engineering Wonders of the Modern World, and the Seven Tourist Travel Wonders of the World (which usually includes a mix of man-made and natural features including the Grand Canyon).
As to why it is probably on the various lists... it really is one of the most amazing natural features on the planet and not like any place else. A few other canyons may be as wide or as deep, but none have the combination of width, depth, length and variety (or number) of rock formations and spires. The main canyon is over 250 miles long with hundreds of side-canyons. You could spend your entire life exploring the Grand Canyo and still not see everything.
2006-08-01 08:42:20 · answer #2 · answered by sascoaz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Grand Canyon was constructed by a tiny stream. Dont you think thats a wonder?
2006-08-01 07:53:24 · answer #3 · answered by Mizz Know It All 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is one of the Seven Natural Wonders. It is a huge and beautiful natural canyon.
2006-08-01 07:53:39 · answer #4 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 wonders of the world are all man made
Pyramids of Egypt
Taj Mahal
Great Wall of China
Eiffel Tower
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Statue of Liberty
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
2006-08-01 07:56:15 · answer #5 · answered by Mafia 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is considered the prettiest canyon on earth.
2006-08-01 07:53:05 · answer #6 · answered by Marvin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you seen another place with a canyon that big or that pretty?
2006-08-01 07:53:59 · answer #7 · answered by sellatieeat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever seen it?
Its a big hole.
OK, its a really big hole.
That sucker is ... well, folks, its just big. What can I tell you?
That hole. That hole is ... its big. Yup, that's the word for it.
Not small, even.
2006-08-01 07:53:46 · answer #8 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is the only natural beauty on earth!!!
2006-08-01 07:58:40 · answer #9 · answered by ancoraqua 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of its size
2006-08-01 07:53:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋