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Well known as the Grand Canyon State or The Copper State, Arizona is one of the games where tourism in America is concerned. Lofty, sublime and pine fringed mountains on one hand grace the northern territory of the state while there are a number of national forests, parks, lakes, caves and many more natural wonders to explore that always lure thousands of travelers and settlers to visit here.

The desert climate of Arizona is responsible for exceptionally hot summers, but winters are mild and pleasing. The higher countryside with pine forests and mountain ranges has a slightly lower climate range. Arizona is one of the fastest growing states in the United States of America. The growth of Arizona has led to a population spurt that is ever increasing. Arizona is a four corner state and borders New Mexico, Utah, Nevada and California. It also touches Colorado and shares an international border with Mexico.

Arizona is a state of varied topography and geological wonders. The highest point of this state is the Humphreys Peak which has an elevation of 12,633 feet. The lowest point of the state of Arizona is the Colorado River at an elevation of only 70 feet from the sea level. Though having mountains and rivers, this southern state’s most attractive geographical feature remains its desert and its natural beauty.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Arizona stands at the 35th rank regarding the unemployment percentage which is 9.3 in this state. However, till June 2010 the unemployment rate was 9.6 here. The largest employer of this state is the Arizona state Government itself. The next big employment providers here belong to the Service sectors and Wall Mart captures the second position in this regard.

Like all other states, export and import plays a major role in Arizona economy as well. The major items and commodities that Arizona exports include civilian aircrafts, engines and parts, electronic integrated circuits, molybdenum ores and many others. This state exports 1.2% of the total U.S. exported commodities in 2010. Among the imported products for this state there are chilled or fresh tomatoes, processors and controllers, fresh grapes and many more. In 2010 according to the U.S. Census Bureau, Arizona shared 0.8% of total U.S. import market.

Arizona ranks 31st among other states for overall health in a state according to the 2010 America’s Health Ranking status. According to the StateHealthFacts.org in this state there are 1, 273,300 people who are not yet under medical insurance. Uninsured children in Arizona are still 273,500. The infant mortality rate of this state is 6.7 per 1000 live births.

Arizona has long been the homeland of a number of native tribes. Apart from their cultural activities, there are hundreds of art galleries, museums and cultural venues that uphold the cultural values and integrity of Arizona. This state has also been used as the setting for a number of major Hollywood blockbusters as well as for popular country and western music.

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