Arizona

Overview

Known simply by its nickname, "Grand Canyon State", Arizona delivers! Beyond the famous Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, the state is home to several must-see sites for any trip through the West, including Antelope Canyon, the Petrified Forest National Park, Canyon de Chelly, and the Superstition Mountains. But Arizona is more than just stunning nature and landscapes—it’s also cowboy country (Tombstone) and Native American land (Navajo National Monument, Wupatki, the Hopi mesas).

Key Facts

• Type of place: state.

• Location: Between California (west) and New Mexico (east).

• Code: AZ

• Entry into the Union: 1912 (48th)

• Local time: Heure : Arizona. Nearly the entire state is on "Pacific Time" (like California), except for the Navajo territories, which are on "Mountain Time" like the rest of the American West.

• Capital: Phoenix.

• Major cities: Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, Tucson...

• Population: 6,828,000 inhabitants.

• Area: 295,254 km².

• Density: 23 inhabitants/km².

• Highest point: Humphreys Peak (3,852 m).

• Lowest point: Colorado River (22 m)

• Coastline: 0 km (no access to the sea).

• Interests (out of ★★★★): Nature ★★★★; Adventure ★★★; Culture ★★; Relaxation-holidays ★.

• Website: http://www.visitarizona.com

Major Cities

Tourist Attractions

Cities and Heritage

Nature and Activities

Climate and Weather in Arizona