Population: approximately 7.6 million (2024), mainly concentrated in cities such as the capital Phoenix (largest city) and Tucson.
Accession to the US: February 14, 1912, as the 48th state (last of the 48 contiguous states).
Nickname: Grand Canyon State.
Geography and landscape: Arizona has a very varied landscape:
In the south: hot deserts (Sonoran Desert) with cacti.
In the north: the Colorado Plateau with forests, mountains, and deep canyons.
Most famous landmark: the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, carved out by the Colorado River.
Other highlights: Petrified Forest, Sedona (red rocks), and various national parks and monuments.
The climate varies greatly: extremely hot in the low deserts, cooler and with snow in the higher northern regions.
Economy and population: The economy relies on tourism, mining (copper), agriculture, high-tech (electronics, aerospace), and services.
Arizona is growing rapidly due to the attractive climate and jobs in the Sunshine State.
Part of the population is Hispanic, and there is a relatively high number of Native Americans living there.
In short: Arizona is a state of extreme contrasts — desert and mountains, ancient indigenous heritage and modern cities, with the breathtaking Grand Canyon as the absolute highlight.
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