
Arizona
State of the United States
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Destination overview
About Arizona.
Where the Desert Puts on a Show
Arizona is a state that refuses to be subtle. Layered sandstone buttes glow amber and crimson at sunrise, saguaro cacti punctuate vast plains with their raised arms, and the Grand Canyon tears open the earth in a way that stops every visitor mid-sentence. This is a landscape of theatrical proportions, and it delivers the drama every single day.
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Sedona, Scottsdale and the Cities in Between
Sedona draws hikers, spa seekers and vortex enthusiasts to its extraordinary red rock country, while Scottsdale polishes the desert experience into world-class resorts, golf courses and a dining scene that punches well above its weight. Phoenix, the sprawling capital, anchors it all with major-league sport, exceptional museums and a nightlife strip that hums long after sunset.
Deep Roots and Living Cultures
Arizona is home to 22 federally recognised Native American nations, including the Navajo Nation, the largest in the United States by land area. Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly and the Heard Museum in Phoenix offer genuine insight into cultures that have shaped this land for thousands of years. Travelling thoughtfully here means engaging with those stories rather than simply passing through them.
Sun, Trails and the Open Road
With more than 300 days of sunshine per year, Arizona is a year-round destination for outdoor adventure. Hike the Havasupai trail to waterfalls hidden deep in a side canyon of the Grand Canyon, mountain bike the trails around Tucson, or simply drive Route 66 through Flagstaff as the San Francisco Peaks rise in the distance. The road trips alone are worth crossing an ocean for.
Official and Indigenous Names
- State of Arizona (English)
Region
- Northern America
Continent
- North America
Resident population
7,623,818
2025 data
Capitals and seats of government
- Hoozdo, PhoenixPHX
Currency
- United States Dollar (USD · US$)
Driving side
- right side of the road
Electricity
Languages
English
Official in practice · ISO 639-3: eng
Useful phrases in English
- Hello
- Hello
- Goodbye
- Goodbye
- Please
- Please
- Thank you
- Thank you
- Excuse me
- Excuse me
Spanish
Official in practice · ISO 639-3: spa
Cocopah
Indigenous · ISO 639-3: coc
Hopi
Indigenous · ISO 639-3: hop
Maricopa
Indigenous · ISO 639-3: mrc
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Mohave
Indigenous · ISO 639-3: mov
Navajo
Indigenous · ISO 639-3: nav
O'odham
Indigenous · ISO 639-3: ood
Quechan
Indigenous · ISO 639-3: yum
Western Apache
Indigenous · ISO 639-3: apw
Yavapai
Indigenous · ISO 639-3: yuf
Current time and time zone
Mountain Standard TimeMST
America/Phoenix
Largest cities by resident population
- PhoenixPHX · 1,608,139
2020 data
- TucsonTUS · 542,629
2020 data
- MesaAZA · 504,258
2020 data
- Chandler · 275,987
2020 data
- Gilbert · 267,918
2020 data
Busiest airports by total passengers
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX · 48,803,742 annual passenger movements
2023 data
- Tucson International AirportTUS · 2,116,688 annual passenger movements
2023 data
- Phoenix Mesa Gateway AirportAZA · 944,000 annual passenger movements
2022 data