Deepest Canyons in the World
Deepest Canyons In The World is a structured geography dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Canyon, Country, Max Depth (m). The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 6 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Apr 9, 2026
Included fields: Canyon, Country, Max Depth (m), Length (km), River, and 1 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Max Depth (m) range
- 550 to 6,009
- Across 15 preview rows
- Length (km) range
- 15 to 543
- Across 15 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Canyon, Country, and Max Depth (m) across geography entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
Canyon↕ | Country↕ | Max Depth (m)↕ | Length (km)↕ | River↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon | China (Tibet) | 6,009 | 504 | Yarlung Tsangpo | Deepest canyon on Earth, Himalayan gorge between Namcha Barwa and Gyala Peri |
| Kali Gandaki Gorge | Nepal | 5,571 | 180 | Kali Gandaki | Between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, ancient salt trade route |
| Indus Gorge (Nanga Parbat) | Pakistan | 5,200 | 250 | Indus | Around Nanga Parbat, deepest gorge in Karakoram region |
| Cotahuasi Canyon | Peru | 3,535 | 100 | Cotahuasi | Deepest canyon in the Americas, Andes wilderness |
| Colca Canyon | Peru | 3,270 | 100 | Colca | Andean condor viewing, pre-Inca terraces |
| Tiger Leaping Gorge | China | 3,790 | 15 | Yangtze (Jinsha) | Yunnan hiking route, narrow Yangtze rapids |
| Hells Canyon | United States | 2,436 | 201 | Snake | Deepest river gorge in North America, Idaho-Oregon border |
| Grand Canyon | United States | 1,857 | 446 | Colorado | Arizona's iconic canyon, UNESCO World Heritage, 6 million year formation |
| Copper Canyon (Barranca del Cobre) | Mexico | 1,870 | 543 | Urique | Larger than Grand Canyon, Tarahumara homeland, Chepe railway |
| Fish River Canyon | Namibia | 550 | 161 | Fish | Africa's largest canyon, multi-day hiking trail |
| Blyde River Canyon | South Africa | 800 | 26 | Blyde | World's largest green canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes |
| Verdon Gorge | France | 700 | 25 | Verdon | Europe's grand canyon, turquoise water, rock climbing mecca |
| Tara River Canyon | Montenegro | 1,300 | 82 | Tara | Deepest canyon in Europe, UNESCO rafting destination |
| Samaria Gorge | Greece | 1,100 | 16 | Samaria | Crete's hiking icon, kri-kri wild goats |
| Capertee Valley | Australia | 760 | 30 | Capertee | Wider than Grand Canyon, Blue Mountains escarpment |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Deepest Canyons in the World organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 15 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 15 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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