Interesting facts about Arizona:
Arizona has the most populous state capital
Arizona’s state capital is the city of Phoenix. Since it is the state’s most famous city, most people already know that fact. However, most people don’t know that Phoenix is the US state capital with the largest population. As of the last census, there were nearly 2 million people who called Phoenix home, and that number has likely risen in the time since.
The Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is in Arizona
Arizona is full of some of the country’s most unique landscapes, one of which is the world-renowned Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.
This landmark is a UNESCO International Biosphere Reserve due to the diverse plant and animal life found here. Due to this designation, the area is used for scientific research on habitat preservation.
The state has a population of seven million people
Arizona may have the capital with the largest population, but that doesn’t translate to every part of the state. With a territory-wide population of just over seven million, it’s only the 14th most populated state in the country. However, the state has seen a growth rate of roughly 1% each year. Fifty years ago, in fact, the population was only two million.
Lake Havasu City offers fishing in the desert
Arizona is primarily made up of desert terrain, and much of the state has an arid climate. So, it might surprise you to learn that you can find Lake Havasu City on the edge of the Mohave desert. The name isn’t tongue-in-cheek. The city takes its name from an actual lake that offers some of the most abundant fishing in the state.