The State of Arizona is a state located in the southwestern region
of the United States of America. The capital and largest city
is Phoenix. The three next largest cities are Tucson, Mesa and
Glendale. Arizona was the 48th and last of the contiguous states
admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912. Arizona is noted for
its desert climate, exceptionally hot summers and mild winters,
but the high country in the north features pine forests and mountain
ranges which contrast with the lower deserts. New population figures
for the year ending July 1, 2006, indicate that Arizona is the
fastest growing state in the United States, exceeding the growth
of the previous leader, Nevada.
