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Exploring the Majestic Landscape of Nahanni National Park

Nahanni National Park, located in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada, offers visitors a glimpse into one of the most pristine and breathtaking landscapes in North America. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, officially named Nahatta Dehe, meaning "river of the land of the Nahatta people," was designated as such in 1978 due to its stunning wilderness, diverse waterways, towering limestone canyons, and rich biodiversity.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Located along the South Nahanni River, one of the most spectacular wild rivers in North America, this park contains deep canyons and huge waterfalls, as well as a unique limestone cave system. The park is also home to animals of the boreal forest, such as wolves, grizzly bears and caribou. Dall's sheep and mountain goats are found in the park's alpine environment.

Encyclopedia Record: Nahanni National Park Reserve

The Nahanni National Park Reserve, sometimes known as "Headless Valley" or "Valley of The Headless Men", in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada, protects a portion of the Mackenzie Mountains Natural Region. The centrepiece of the park is the South Nahanni River. Four noteworthy canyons, called First, Second, Third and Fourth Canyon, line the whitewater river. Each canyon has walls reaching some 1,000 m (3,300 ft) in height. The word nahanni comes from the local Dene name for the area, Nahʔa Dehé, which means "river of the land of the Nahʔa people". The park was one of the earliest locations to be inscribed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO; this designation was given in 1978 due to the area's picturesque wilderness, its various waterways and giant falls, and its 1,000 meter-deep limestone canyons, among other features.

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