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Arizona Info

Capital: Phoenix
Population: 6,338,666
Total Area: 113,998 square miles
Top Industry: Tourism

As one of the four corners states, Arizona not only has the Grand Canyon, but it has many national forests, parks, Indian reservations, and monuments. Surprisingly, only 15% of the land in Arizona is privately owned. The rest is park land, public forests, Native American reservations, and recreation areas. It is no wonder why Arizona's top industry is tourism.  This sunny state was one of the last states to be included in the United States--the 48th to be exact. The precise date of Arizona's admission into the Union is Valentine's Day of 1912. Arizona is commonly referred to as The Grand Canyon State or The Copper State. Arizona is also known for its sometimes extreme weather. During the summer months, some areas' average temperature is upwards of 120 degrees. Arizona is full of diversity. There are many types of landscapes and weather throughout the entire state.

Arizona Transportation

There are currently six interstates throughout the state of Arizona, including I-17 and I-19 (running north-south, I-40, I-8, and I-10 (running east-west). Running through the northwestern portion of Arizona is I-15 (running northeast/southwest). Arizona's best freeway system is located in Phoenix, the capital.

Major Metropolitan Areas

Phoenix--The capital and largest city in Arizona. Phoenix has a population of                 1,512,986 and is divided up into 15 urban villages, including Deer Valley and                     Encanto.
   
Tucson--With a population of 518,956, Tucson is the second largest city in Arizona.         Also, Tucson is nicknamed "The Old Pueblo" for its rich historic culture.

Flagstaff--This third largest city in Arizona has an estimated population of 58,213.             Flagstaff is a huge touristic city. It is known as the City of Seven Wonders, which             includes the Grand Canyon National Park and Route 66.