Arizona is one of fifty US states. It was one of the last territories to be elevated to this category, trailing only Hawaii and Alaska. Like many states in the southern region of the United States, Arizona was initially colonized by Spain, passing under Mexican control in 1821. In 1848, the region became part of the United States after the Mexican-American War.
Arizona is located in the southwestern region of the United States, bordering on the west with the states of California and Nevada, on the north with Utah, on the east with New Mexico, and on the south with Mexico.
One of its main characteristics is the desert climate present in much of its territory. Winters are mild, with average temperatures of 2ºC, while summers are quite hot, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 39ºC. Eventually, cold fronts coming from Canada and the north of the United States can cause abnormal drops in temperature in the state.
Arizona has one of the highest population growth rates in the United States, as a result of the strong Mexican immigration in the region, illegal in most cases. It also has one of the largest numbers of Native Americans in the United States.
The State's economy is based mainly on the provision of services, especially in the financial and real estate sector. Another sector of significant importance is tourism. The Grand Canyon is located in the state, a geographic accident that is one of the largest and most famous tourist centers in the United States.
