Arizona – Grand Canyon State

By | July 5, 2022

Uniquely beautiful and usually nice and hot

The state of Arizona is located in the southwest of the United States and borders Mexico to the south. Arizona is nicknamed – Grand Canyon State. The country’s capital is Phoenix. Phoenix is ​​the fifth largest city in the United States. About 6.4 million people currently live in Arizona. The country can be divided geographically into two regions.

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Arizona Capitol Museum with the Arizona Liberty Bell

 

Arizona Capitol Museum with the Arizona Liberty Bell

The northeastern part of Arizona is on the higher Colorado Plateau. The rest of the country lies deeper in the Basin and Range regions. The Mogollon Rim mountains form the transition between the two parts of the country. Arizona was the last of the 48 contiguous states to become a member of the United States in 1912.

The desert state of Arizona is flourishing

Arizona can be described as a very dry country in terms of climate. Despite extensive desert areas and semi-deserts, Arizona has to cope with relatively high population growth. Arizona is rich in natural resources. With the help of modern irrigation systems, large areas of Arizona have been made agriculturally usable. Winters are pleasantly mild in Arizona, and summers are usually very hot.

Humphreys Peak – the highest mountain in the US state of Arizona

The country’s largest cities are Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, and Chandler. Aside from the world-renowned Grand Canyon, Arizona is home to a number of beautiful, protected natural landscapes. In Arizona, the sun shines 320 days a year. The legendary road “Route 66” leads across Arizona.

Native American country

Today’s Arizona was already inhabited by Native Americans 12,000 years ago. The really numerous ruins and excavations testify to this. Even today, the culture and life of the Native Americans in Arizona plays a major role. The reserves of the various native groups are more or less accessible.

Grand Canyon

The tourist highlight in Arizona is the Grand Canyon. The Colorado River flows through the Grand Canyon in a southwesterly direction for almost 450 kilometers. The expansive and very deep Grand Canyon is incredibly impressive. The Grand Canyon is accessible via the South Rim or the North Rim. Easier access is via the “Southern Rim” South Rim. About 4.5 million people visit the Grand Canyon every year. The Grand Canyon Skywalk, a bulletproof glass platform that leads horizontally into the Grand Canyon, is located almost at the western end of the gorge outside the national park.

Colorado River flows calmly through the Grand Canyon

Diverse nature – countless leisure activities

The nature in Arizona can be described as very diverse. Cacti grow in the desert areas, but dense forest areas can also be found in Arizona at high altitudes. 17 hummingbird species have been identified in Arizona. The possibilities for leisure activities are great. Fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, boating, camping and golfing are all popular in Arizona. Even skiing is possible at higher altitudes. In western Arizona, where the Colorado River flows, some natural lakes and reservoirs are to be discovered. Swimming is allowed there. The entire Colorado region is known for good swimming and boating opportunities. The lake at Hoover Dam is a huge recreational area. There are also some cultural highlights to be found in the communities along the Colorado. The south of Arizona with the city of Tucson is characterized by drought. There are extensive saguaro stands in southern Arizona, but there are also vineyards.

Recreation and culture in Arizona

Southern Arizona is heavily Spanish-Mexican. The capital, Phoenix, is located in central Arizona. Peoria and Chandler are other cities in central Arizona. Central Arizona is known for its beautiful golf courses. The cities in the region offer good opportunities for shopping and partying. The central Arizona region also boasts beautiful hiking trails and beautiful botanical gardens.

Impressive natural landscapes

North-central Arizona, a plateau, is heavily forested. In addition to diverse lake landscapes, there are also rough and dry rocky landscapes. Many hiking trails dot the Arizona landscape. Snow falls there in winter. There are many small, cozy towns to discover in north-central Arizona. The landscape of northern Arizona is very varied. The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and the White Mountains can be found there.

Major Cities in Arizona

  • Phoenix
  • Tucson

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Attractions in Arizona

  • Horseshoe Bend
  • Monument Valley
  • Antelope Canyon
  • Vermillion Cliffs
  • Canyon de Chelly

Arizona National Parks

  • Grand Canyon National Park
  • Petrified Forest National Park
  • Saguaro National Park

National Monuments

  • Agua Fria National Monument
  • Canyon De Chelly National Monument
  • Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
  • Chiricahua National Monument
  • Hohokam Pima National Monument
  • Ironwood Forest National Monument
  • Montezuma Castle National Monument
  • Navajo National Monument
  • Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
  • Parashant National Monument
  • Pipe Spring National Monument
  • Sonoran Desert National Monument
  • Sunset Crater Volcano Nat. monument
  • Tonto National Monument
  • Tuzigoot National Monument
  • Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
  • Walnut Canyon National Monument
  • Wupatki National Monument

Wilderness

  • Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness
  • Red Rock – Secret Mountain Wilderness

State park

  • Red Rock State Park

Recreation area

  • Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Historic Route

  • Historic Route 66

Map of Arizona – United States

The state of Arizona, located in the south-west of the United States of America, is part of the south-west of the United States. The area of ​​Arizona is 295,234 km². About 7.2 million people lived in Arizona in 2018. The map shows the neighboring states, the largest cities in the country, the rivers and lakes as well as the courses of the highways and the most important roads in the state. The geographical location of the national parks in Arizona can be seen.