Saturday, January 26, 2008

Arizona


Capital Phoenix
Area 114,000 sq mi
295,260 sq km
Population
(2000 census) 5,130,632
Major Cities
(2000 census) Phoenix (1,321,045), Tucson (486,699),
Mesa (396,375), Glendale (218,812),
Scottsdale (202,705)
Major Rivers Colorado, Gila, Little Colorado, Salt, Verde
Highest Point Humphreys Peak
12,633 feet
3,851 meters
Industry copper and other mining, electrical equipment, transportation equipment, machinery, tourism
Agriculture beef cattle, cotton, milk, lettuce
Minerals and Resources copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, perlite, sand and gravel