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Arizona is a state in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the Western and the Mountain states. It is the sixth-largest and the 14th most populous of the 50 states. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix, Arizona shares the Four Corners region with Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico; its other neighbouring states are Nevada and California to the west and the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California to the south and southwest.

Arizona is the 48th state and last of the contiguous states to be admitted to the Union, achieving statehood on February 14, 1912, coinciding with Valentine’s Day. Historically part of the territory of Alta California in New Spain, it became part of independent Mexico in 1821. After being defeated in the Mexican–American War, Mexico ceded much of this territory to the United States in 1848. The southernmost portion of the state was acquired in 1853 through the Gadsden Purchase.

Southern Arizona is known for its desert climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. Northern Arizona features forests of pine, Douglas fir, and spruce trees; the Colorado Plateau; mountain ranges (such as the San Francisco Mountains); as well as large, deep canyons, with much more moderate summer temperatures and significant winter snowfalls. There are ski resorts in the areas of Flagstaff, Alpine, and Tucson. In addition to the Grand Canyon National Park, there are several national forests, national parks, and national monuments.

Capital: Phoenix


Blog Posts:

Arizona: Navajo Nation – Monument Valley

Arizona: Navajo Nation – Monument Valley

I had grown up watching John Wayne movies with my parents and loved them. When planning a road …
Arizona: Page – The spectacular Antelope Canyon

Arizona: Page – The spectacular Antelope Canyon

You have probably seen photographs of Antelope Canyon even if you did not know it where it was. …
Arizona: Chinle – Canyon De Chelly

Arizona: Chinle – Canyon De Chelly

On the recommendation of a good friend, we took a detour on our journey through Arizona to visit …
Arizona: Flagstaff & Sunset Crater

Arizona: Flagstaff & Sunset Crater

Close to Flagstaff, Sunset Crater, the site of the most recent eruption in Northern Arizona, is …
Arizona: Montezuma Well and Castle

Arizona: Montezuma Well and Castle

A visit to Montezuma Castle, an ancient cliff dwelling south of Sedona. This  five storey cliff …
Arizona: Arcosanti – a social project

Arizona: Arcosanti – a social project

On our road trip through Arizona we has heard about a place called Arcosanti which piqued our …
Arizona: Petrified Forest National Park & Meteor Crater

Arizona: Petrified Forest National Park & Meteor Crater

On our road trip across Arizona we called into the amazing Petrified Forest National Park, a …
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