Arizona
The Grand Canyon State
Climate
Hot and dry, with very hot summers in the low desert and cooler weather in the northern mountains. Phoenix often reaches 105F (41C) in summer, while winters are mild and sunny.
Main industries
Known for copper mining, cattle ranching, cotton, high-tech electronics, and tourism.
Top places for tourists
The Grand Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the world; Monument Valley with its red rock towers; and the desert city of Sedona.
Places of interest
The Grand Canyon is over a mile deep and was carved by the Colorado River. Arizona is also famous for its giant saguaro cactus, which can grow taller than a house.
A little history
Home to Native peoples like the Hopi and Navajo for thousands of years, Arizona was once part of Mexico and became the 48th state in 1912.
Fun fact
Arizona does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its clocks stay the same all year.