Located in the Salt River Valley,
which is sometimes known as the "Valley of the Sun",
in central part of the state,
Phoenix is the state capital and largest city of
Arizona.
As of the 2005, the estimated population of the city itself
was 1,461,575, with an estimated 3,715,360 living within
the Phoenix Metropolitan area.
The city has at an average elevation of 1,117 feet (340 meters),
and is located in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert.
The Salt River runs westward through Phoenix,
but because of the desert climate and dams up river,
the Salt River is normally dry - water only being present
when water is released from dams that lie up river.
The principal airport serving Phoenix is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Probably the most famous educational institution in Phoenix is the University of Phoenix. The University of Phoenix is a for-profit educational institution that specializes in adult education.
Professional sports franchises in Phoenix include the baseball team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the basketball team, the Phoenix Suns.
Here is the seven day weather forecast for Phoenix:
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Insiders' Guide to Phoenix & Scottsdale is the essential source for in-depth travel information for visitors and locals to these two thriving Arizona cities. Written by a local (and true insider), Insiders' Guide to Phoenix & Scottsdale offers a personal and practical perspective of Phoenix and Scottdale and surrounding environs that makes it a must-have guide for travelers as well as residents looking to rediscover their hometown. The 7th Edition features a full-color insert.
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Roadside Nature is a new, different style of natural history travel guide that aims to cover the most spectacular scenic drives on the planet as well as some less popular routes that offer wilder, more intimate outdoor experiences for independent-minded travelers. Most nature guides cover identification of birds, reptiles, plants, rocks, and so on, or they focus on a particular environment, like the Sonoran Desert or the Everglades.
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With more than 4 million people, the Phoenix metropolitan area is one of the country's largest. Surprisingly, it's also one of the most diverse and dramatic for hikers, with scenic destinations ranging from area parks, greenbelts, and preserves to high and low deserts and breathtaking mountains. This easy-to-use guide features the best scenic day hikes, determined by author Charles Liu using state-of-the-art GPS technology. These hikes are geared to every skill level, whether it's a comfortable stroll for the family or a tricky trek for the more fearless hiker. Stretching from Hidden Valley to the south to the Superstition Wilderness to the north, the book contains clear trail maps and profiles complemented by detailed descriptions and useful at-a-glance information. All roughly within an hour's drive of the Valley of the Sun, the trails highlighted in this updated edition begin right inside the city limits with popular Camelback Mountain.
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