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Overview of Arizona
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295,254 km˛ (113,998 sq mi) |
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| Population |
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5,939,292 |
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| Language |
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English |
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| Time Zone |
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7 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-7 GMT). |
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120 V, 60 Hz |
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If you plan on doing a lot of outdoor activities, bring loose, comfortable clothing and sturdy walking
or hiking shoes. Hat and sunglasses are important when outdoors at any time of year. Lightweight cotton
clothing for all seasons, with a wrap for cool nights. Warmer clothing is needed in the mountains,
especially in the ski areas. |
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Protestanat 42%, Roman Catholic 31%, Baptist 9%, Mormon 6%, Methodist 5%, Lutheran 4%, Non-Religious 18%. |
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US Dollar (USD)
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Location of Arizona
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Arizona is one of the Four Corners states, situated south and east of the Colorado River.
It borders New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, California, touches Colorado, and has a 626 km (389 mile)
international border with Mexico. Arizona is the sixth largest state in area, after New Mexico and
before Nevada. Aside from the Grand Canyon, a number of other National Forests, Parks, Monuments
and Indian reservations are located in the state. Of the state's 118,000 sq mi, approximately 15%
is privately owned. The remaining area is government forest and park land, recreation areas and Native
American reservations. |
Climate of Arizona
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In the lower elevations, the climate is primarily desert, with mild winters and hot summers.
Typically, from late fall to early spring, the weather is mild, averaging a minimum of 15°C (60°F).
November through February are the coldest months with temperatures typically ranging from 4–24°C (40–75°F),
although occasional frosts are not uncommon. About midway through February, the temperatures start to
rise again with warm days, and cool breezy nights. The summer months of May through August bring a dry
heat ranging from 32–38°C (90–100°F), with occasional high temperatures exceeding 52°C (125°F) having
been observed in the desert area. Due to the primarily dry climate, large temperature swings often
occur between day and night, with some as large as 28°C (50°F) in the summer months. |
Best Time to Travel to Arizona
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Arizona tourism is at its height from October till the middle of May. From January to April,
expect to pay the highest hotel rates. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for Arizona tourism.
During these seasons, you will find cool temperatures in the mountains, and warm, but relatively
comfortable temperatures in the desert. The later part of the spring and the early months of autumn
are also the best months for travelers on a budget. Some hotels offer lower rates during these months.
Additionally, the Grand Canyon is often less crowded during this time period, so this may be a good
time for Arizona travel.
If you travel to any of Arizona's desert areas during July and August, be prepared for sudden
thunderstorms. The storms can cause floods which make road travel hazardous. During these months,
if you plan to hike any of Arizona's narrow canyons, be sure to listen to a weather forecast
before setting out. If you plan to travel to Arizona in the winter, keep mind that Arizona can be
cool in the evening, so be sure to dress accordingly. However, with a little bit of planning,
most of the Arizona attractions can be visited in any season. |
Attractions in Arizona
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The Grand Canyon is a colorful, steep-sided gorge, carved by the Colorado River,
in northern Arizona. The canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and is largely
contained in the Grand Canyon National Park—one of the first national parks in the United States.
Arizona has featured a continuous string of dancing and performing groups of many ethnicities.
The state is a recognized center of Native American art, with a number of galleries such as the
Heard Museum showcasing historical and contemporary works. Sedona and Tubac are known as
budding artist colonies, and small arts scenes exist in the larger cities and near the state
universities. Many tourist souvenirs produced in Arizona or by its residents display characteristic
images, such as sunsets, coyotes, and desert plants. Several major Hollywood films, such as U-Turn,
Waiting to Exhale, Just One of the Guys, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, and Raising Arizona
have been made there (as indeed have many Westerns). Arizona is rich in national monuments that
preserve antiquity while encouraging continual fascination with the State's storied past. In the
northeastern region, the sheer red cliffs and in canyon wall caves of Canyon de Chelly National
Monument are ruins of Indian villages built between AD 350 and 1300. Shallow caves overlooking
the Tonto Basin in southeastern Arizona shelter masonry ruins nearly 700 years old, home to the
prehistoric Salado people. Tuzigoot National Monuments' rock-walled rooms, built by an
agricultural Sinagua, are situated in the low hills of Mingus Mountain. And down by Tucson,
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, where three unique desert habitats converge within
500 square miles, celebrates the life and landscape of the Sonoran Desert.
Arizona has 27 State Parks that provide visitors and residents access to a wide variety of
activities. Some preserve prehistoric and historic resources, some provide recreational options and
some offer a glimpse into our natural world: Alamo Lake State Park, Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park,
Catalina State Park, Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Fort Verde State Historic Park, Kartchner Caverns
State Park, Lost Dutchman State Park, Patagonia Lake State Park, Picacho Peak State Park, Red Rock
State Park, Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Tubac Presidio
State Historic Park, Yuma Crossing State Historic Park, Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park. |
Events in Arizona
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Many visitors come to Phoenix in January for the World of Wheels. This gathering of hot rods, custom cars
and custom two-wheelers takes place at the Phoenix Civic Plaza. The Fine Art and Chocolate Festival brings
visitors to Scottsdale every February. In March, wine lovers and art aficionados visit Carefree for the
Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival. October brings the Arizona State Fair to Phoenix. |
Food in Arizona
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From first class steakhouses rich in Arizona history to trendy fusion cuisine, culinary options in Arizona
are enough to tempt any pallet. Most restaurants serve American or American/Continental food but Mexican,
Chinese and Italian cuisine is also available, sometimes as a ‘Southwest style’ fusion using Mexican spices.
Regional specialities include salsa and frijoles. |
Leisure Activities in Arizona
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The incredible culture and history of Arizona has been the inspiration for many amazing artists
in the area. Galleries and museums can be found in almost all of the cities and towns of Arizona.
The tourist hotspot of Scottsdale is one of the most popular areas for local artists to live and
sell their works. Metal work, pottery, paintings, jewelry and more fill the shops and boutiques of
the Scottsdale area strip malls.
Arizona is blessed with bright sunshine and fantastic weather year-round, and you'll find endless
places to fish, sail, swim, stroll, tramp, run, pedal, paddle – and even just sit and be amazed.
You can climb into the sky by balloon or hang-glider, explore the dark depths of great caves,
raft whitewater rivers and put miles between you and civilization on the back of a trustworthy horse.
If you need a little indulgence and pampering, you couldn't choose a better vacation spot than
the Grand Canyon State. Arizona is home to luxurious spas that have been named some of the world's best. |
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