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For more information about Arizona and what it has to offer in local flavor, housing opportunities, and investment programs, contact me at
MStern@RealtyOneAZ.com
Experience Arizona--
it's no wonder so many call this place
home.
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State in the southwestern United States. It is bordered by Utah, New Mexico, Mexico, and, across the Colorado R., Nevada and California.
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Area,
113,909 sq mi (295,024 sq km).
Capital and largest city,
Phoenix.
Nickname,
Grand Canyon State, Copper State.
Motto,
Ditat Deus [God Enriches].
State bird,
cactus wren.
State flower,
blossom of the saguaro cactus.
State tree,
paloverde.
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The state's principal crops are cotton, lettuce, cauliflowers, broccoli, and sorghum. Cattle, calves, and dairy goods are, however, the most valuable Arizona farm products. Manufacturing is the leading economic activity, with electronics, printing and publishing, processed foods, and aerospace and transportation leading sectors. High-technology research and development, communications, and service industries are also important, as are construction (the state is rapidly growing) and tourism.
Military facilities contributing to Arizona's economy include Fort Huachuca, Luke and Davis-Monthan air force bases, and the Yuma Proving Grounds. Testing and training with military aircraft and desert storage of commercial and military planes are both major undertakings.
Arizona abounds in minerals. Copper is the state's most valuable mineral; Arizona leads the nation in production. Other leading resources are molybdenum, sand, gravel, and cement. 
Arizona's explosive population growth has been due its friendly environment, tempered climate, acclaimed tourism, and welcoming economic benefits to businesses and their relocation to the Valley Of The Sun. Within 2-3 hours one can reach the balmy beaches of Mexico or the crisp snow of Flagstaff. We are home to great Professional Sports Teams-- the Arizona Cardinals, the Phoenix Suns, and the Phoenix Coyotes. We will host the Superbowl in 2008. We are abundant in entertainment both day and night, with great hiking, festivals, restaurants, shopping, and fantastic concert venues.
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