Facts about the Fish River Canyon in Namibia
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Jan.24,2012In the world of canyons, only the 
Grand Canyon in the U.S. rivals the Fish River Canyon in Namibia in terms of popularity. The Fish River Canyon is one of the most visited natural sites in Africa, and it attracts hordes of tourists and geologists each year. So, if you happen to be taking a trip to Namibia on an air charter or other mode of transportation, be sure to stop by the Fish River Canyon and be astounded by the sheer beauty that nature can create.
Geologists speculate that the Fish River Canyon formed from a fracture in the earth’s crust over 500 million years ago, but San Bushmen natives in the area think something quite different happened. They believe that a large serpent named KouteignKooru carved the canyon as it was trying to escape being captured. If you look closely at the valley of the canyon, you can almost see the shape of a giant serpent.
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