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The USA is one of the largest, most culturally diverse countries on the planet, consisting of fifty states, and accommodating for more than 313 million people. Not only that, it's also home to some of the world's most spectacular natural and man-made sights, including San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, Hawaii's live Kilauea volcano, and Arizona's breath-taking Grand Canyon. In this list, I take a look at five of the USA's most magnificent marvels. 5. The Golden Gate Bridge A marvel of human engineering, the Golden Gate Bridge, constructed between the years 1933 and 1937, was once cited as having the longest suspension span in the world, and has been dubbed one of the Wonders of the Modern World. The bridge spans the length of the Golden Gate, the North American strait that joins San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean, and is renowned throughout the world as a symbol of San Francisco. 4. Yellowstone National Park The first national park in the world, Yellowstone is home to hundreds of species of reptiles, fish, mammals and birds, many of which are endangered. Primarily located in Wyoming, the park extends into both Idaho and Montana, spanning a total area of 3,468 square miles. The park lies over an active volcanic region, and hot, molten rock frequently rises towards the surface. The Yellowstone Caldera (also known as the Yellowstone Super-volcano), located within the park, is the largest volcanic system in North America. 3. Kilauea Of the five volcanoes that form the island of Hawai'i, Kilauea, a shield volcano, is the most active. The first reliable record of Kilauea's volcanic activity was produced in the 1820s, with the first well-documented eruption occurring in 1823. Since then, Kilauea has erupted on countless occasions; on the third of January, 1893, the volcano erupted again ... and has yet to stop. 2. The Niagara Falls Situated between the U.S. state of New York and the Canadian province of Ontario, and located on the Niagara River, Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls: the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls. Together, the falls have a vertical drop of 165 feet, and form the highest flow rate in the world, and are a valuable source of hydroelectric power. 1. The Grand Canyon Garcia Lopez de Cardenas is credited as being the first European to view the Grand Canyon, and since then we've all flocked in our thousands to have a peek for ourselves. Located in the state of Arizona, the canyon was formed by the Colorado River, which runs through the centre of the river. In Native American culture, the site is regarded as one of holiness, and has been visited by pilgrimaging tribes for thousands of years. The Canyon itself is 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, has a depth of over 6,000 feet and, since 2007, has been viewed by tourists from the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a transparent, horseshoe-shaped bridge in the West area of the main canyon. Thinking about moving to the USA? Check-out International Removals for more information!
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