Arizona is a state in the southwestern United States that shares part of its border with Mexico. Arizona is characterized by a desert climate, with part of the state covered by the famous Mojave Desert. The latter is home to arguably Arizona’s biggest attraction, the Grand Canyon National Park.
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Basic Information About Arizona
- State Name: Arizona
- State Abbreviation: AZ
- Capital: Phoenix
- Largest City: Phoenix
- Area: 295,234 km2 (6th largest U.S. state)
- Population: 7,278,717 (14th highest in the U.S.)
- Time Zone: MST (UTC-7), only the Navajo Nation recognizes Daylight Saving Time
- More Information: Speed Limits in Arizona, Current Time in Arizona, Minimum Wage in Arizona
What to See in the State of Arizona
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Petrified Forest National Park
- Saguaro National Park
- A sightseeing flight over the Grand Canyon
- Grand Canyon Skywalk
- Grand Canyon West Indian Reservation
- Monument Valley
- Horseshoe Bend
- Hoover Dam
- Tombstone Wild West Town
You can post tips for other sights and places of interest in Arizona in the discussion.
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Fun Facts about Arizona
Date of Arizona’s entry into the Union
February 14, 1912 (48th in order)
State of Arizona nickname
The Grand Canyon State
The Highest Mountain in Arizona
Humphreys Peak (3,852 metres)
Rivers in Arizona
- Colorado River (2,330 km)
- Gila River (1,050 km)
- Little Colorado River (507 km)
- Salt River (320 km)
- Santa Cruz River (296 km)
Airports in Arizona
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Tucson International Airport
- Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Laughlin Bullhead International Airport
- Grand Canyon National Park Airport
Arizona Sports Teams
- NFL (American football): Arizona Cardinals
- MLB (baseball): Arizona Diamondbacks
- MLS (football): no team
- NHL (ice hockey): Arizona Coyotes
- NBA (basketball): Phoenix Suns
Universities in Arizona
- Arizona State University
- University of Arizona
- Northern Arizona University
ZIP Codes
85001-86556
Arizona Weather
The terrain in Arizona is quite rugged, so the weather conditions tend to vary in different parts of the state. At lower altitudes, a desert climate prevails with mild winters where temperatures rarely drop below freezing. Summers in these areas tend to be extreme, with temperatures rising to 50 °C.
The weather is different at higher elevations in northern Arizona. Winters tend to be harsher and summers milder.
Current Forecasts:
Largest Cities in Arizona
| # | City | Population | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | 1,445,632 | Show on Map |
| 2 | Tucson | 520,116 | Show on Map |
| 3 | Mesa | 439,041 | Show on Map |
| 4 | Chandler | 236,123 | Show on Map |
| 5 | Glendale | 226,721 | Show on Map |
| 6 | Scottsdale | 217,385 | Show on Map |
| 7 | Gilbert | 208,453 | Show on Map |
| 8 | Tempe | 161,719 | Show on Map |
| 9 | Tempe Junction | 158,368 | Show on Map |
| 10 | Peoria | 154,065 | Show on Map |
Food Prices in Arizona
- McDonalds Restaurant McMeal prices: $8.00
- Restaurant Draft Beer (0.5L): $5.00
- Cappuccino in restaurant: $4.15
- Coca-Cola in restaurant (0.33 l): $1.92
- Milk (1 l): $0.72
- Bread (500 g): $2.40
- Rice (1 kg): $3.80
- Egg (12 pcs): $2.19
- Cheese (1 kg): $10.42
- Boneless chicken breast (1 kg): $7.72
- Beef Loin (1 kg): $10.41
- Apples (1 kg): $3.47
- Bananas (1 kg): $1.64
- Oranges (1 kg): $2.73
- Tomatoes (1 kg): $3.46
- Potatoes (1 kg): $2.04
- Water (1.5 l bottle): $1.63
- Bottle beer (0.5 l bottle): $1.88
- Pack of Marlboro cigarettes: $8.00
Phoenix grocery prices effective January 2021. Take these as a guide, they vary widely from store to store. Tax is included in the price.
State Symbols of Arizona
- Color: federal blue and old gold
- Gemstone: Turquoise
- Mineral: fireweed
- Butterfly: Two-tailed otter
- Carnivore: Mountain Dewberry
- Song: Arizona March Song
- Snake: Arizona Willard’s rattlesnake
- Plant: Saguaro cactus
- Fish: Apache trout
- Mammal: cattail
- Tree: parkinsonia
- Firearm: Single Action Army Colt
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