Interesting Facts About Arizona Every Adventure-Lover Should know

Arizona is the sixth largest and the fourteen most populated cities in the United States. Phoenix is its largest capital city and it is neighbored by Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, and California. Arizona is the last and the 48th state to be admitted to the Union and as Statehood on February 14, 1912. Arizona besides its famed landscapes and history there’s plenty of facts you may have never heard before.

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Here are some amazing facts about Arizona

1.      Arizona historically was part of Alta California located in New Spain and became part of independent Mexico in 1821. After Mexico was defeated most of its territory seceded to the US territory in 1848 while the southernmost part of the city was acquired in 1853.

2.      The southern part of Arizona experiences desert type of climate where summers are very hot while winters are mild. Northern Arizona witnesses a moderate type of temperatures with significant snowfalls during winter. North Arizona is largely dominated by pine forest, douglas fir, spruce, large canyons, and mountains.

3.      It got its name from the Spanish name- Arizonac that has been derived from O’odham word – ali sonak that means small spring.

4.      From 1910 to 1920 during the Mexican Revolution, Arizona fought several battles in the Mexican towns. During the war, Arizonians were enlisted for the armies fighting against Mexicans. The first battle was won by the Mexicans and the latter by the Americans.

5.      Arizona is home to the Phoenix Art Museum which is Southwest’s largest collection of international visual-art and displays from different parts of the world. The museum displays more than 18,000 contemporary and modern artworks from Asia, America, Europe, Latin, Western American.

6.      Some of the most popular attractions in Arizona are Grand Canyon National Park, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend, Saguaro National Park, etc. For more blogs and complete travel information check Southwest Airlines.