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Arizona is one of the Mountain states of the US. Famous for its beautiful scenery, Arizona has many natural wonders, including the Grand Canyon. Arizona is covered by tall, rugged mountains in the north, and the central plateau gives way to the magnificent desert landscapes of the south.

The ancient history and traditions of this land reaches back thousands of years, and today, this state is a favorite stop for golfers and tourists, especially those seeking warm weather. Also, it remains one of the most popular retirement destinations on the planet.

Arizona Almanac
Official Name	Arizona
Capital	Phoenix
Nick Name	Grand Canyon State
Motto	Ditat Deus (God enriches.)
Location & Region	33.54255 N, 112.07139 W			Southwest
Constitution Ratified	1911
Statehood	February 14, 1912			48th state
Population	5,130,632	45.15 sq mi.		20th
Largest City (by population)	Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Glendale, Tempe, Scottsdale
Bordering States	North: Utah East: New Mexico South: Mexico West: California and Nevada (The Colorado River forms much of the W boundary)
Number of Counties	15 Counties in Arizona
Largest County (by population)	Maricopa	3,072,149		9,204 sq mi.
Electoral Votes	10 (as of the 2004 Presidential Election)
US Congress	2 Senators; 8 Representatives
Time Zone	Mountain Standard Time Arizona, non-Navajo, no Daylight Saving
Arizona Climate and Weather
Arizona can be divided into two regions. The northern plateau area experiences snowfall and near zero temperatures in winter, with somewhat milder summer temperatures when compared to those of the south. The southern desert area has mild winters and dry hot summers. Temperatures exceeding 110 degrees are normal along the Colorado River and in the southern cities. However, humidity is very low, so the heat is very easy to manage. The state averages over 230 clear and sunny days each year. Rainfall in the central and southern desert portion averages nearly 3 inches yearly, while in the northern mountains 25 inches, or more is the norm.
Highest Temperature	128 degrees June 29, 1994 - Lake Havasu
Lowest Temperature	-40 degrees Jan. 7, 1971 - Hawley Lake
Avg Temp: High - Low	105 degrees		66.9 degrees
Arizona Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
Mean Elevation	4,100
Highest Point	Humphreys Peak			12,633
Lowest Point	Colorado River			70
Arizona Land Area (Square Miles)
Geographic Center	55 miles ESE of Prescott
Total Area	113,998.30			6th
Land Area	113,634.57			99.69%
Water Area	363.73			0.31%
Forested Land Area			27.4 percent
Dimensions (Length - Width)	400 miles			310 miles
Source:(US Census, April 1, 2000)

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