The State of Arizona is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States of America. It has a desert landscape, exceptionally hot summers and mild winters. Less well-known is the pine-covered high country in the north-central portion of the state, which contrasts with the lower deserts.
Arizona is one of the Four Corners states. It borders New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, California, touches Colorado, and has a 389 mi (626 km) international border with the states of Sonora and Baja California in Mexico. Aside from the Grand Canyon, many other National Forests, Parks, Monuments, and Indian reservations are located in the state. Arizona was the 48th and last of the contiguous states admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912. Residents are called Arizonans.
Public colleges and universities:
Arizona State University
Northern Arizona University
University of Arizona
Private four-year colleges and universities (non-profit):
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ottawa University
Prescott College
Thunderbird School of Global Management
For-Profit Private Colleges, Trade, and Professional Schools
Art Institute of Phoenix
A.T. Still University, Mesa
Collins College, Tempe
DeVry University, Phoenix
Grand Canyon University
Northcentral University
Midwestern University, Glendale
Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery
Southwestern College
University of Advancing Technology, Tempe
University of Phoenix
Western International University
Public two-year colleges:
Arizona Western College
Central Arizona Community College
Cochise College
Coconino Community College
Eastern Arizona College
Maricopa County Community College District
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College
GateWay Community College
Glendale Community College
Mesa Community College
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix College
Rio Salado Community College
Scottsdale Community College
South Mountain Community College
Mohave Community College
Northland Pioneer College
Pima Community College
Yavapai College
Professional sports teams:
Arizona Cardinals - National Football League
Arizona Diamondbacks - Major League Baseball
Arizona Heat - Softball National Pro Fastpitch
Arizona Rattlers - Arena Football League
Arizona Sting - National Lacrosse League
Arizona Sundogs - Central Hockey League
Phoenix Coyotes - National Hockey League
Phoenix Mercury - Women's National Basketball Association
Phoenix Roadrunners - East Coast Hockey League
Phoenix Suns - National Basketball Association
Tucson Sidewinders - Minor League Baseball
Yuma Scorpions - Golden Baseball League
Phoenix, the largest city in the state, is the capital. The Phoenix metro area includes Mesa (the third largest city in Arizona and the most populous suburban city in the United States), Glendale, Peoria, Chandler, Sun City, Sun City West, Fountain Hills, Surprise, Gilbert, El Mirage, Avondale, Tempe and Scottsdale, with a total population of nearly 3.9 million.
Tucson is the state's second largest city, located 110 miles (180 km) southeast of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Tucson metropolitan area crossed the one-million-resident threshold in early 2007. It is home to the University of Arizona, one of only three public universities in Arizona.
Yuma is center of the third largest metropolitan area in Arizona. It is located near the borders of California and Mexico. It is one of the hottest cities in the United States with the average July high of 107 degrees Fahrenheit. (The same month's average in Death Valley is 115 degrees.) The city also features sunny days about 90% of the year. The Yuma Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 160,000.
Flagstaff is the largest city in northern Arizona, and at nearly 7000ft elevation, is a stark contrast to the desert regions typically associated with Arizona. Flagstaff is home to 57,391 residents and the main campus of Northern Arizona University.
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