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Phoenix


Phoenix, Arizona
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.

Attractions in the Phoenix area include:
Phoenix photographed from South Mountain


Phoenix Facts


Here is some more information about Phoenix:
  • 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.

  • Phoenix is nicknamed "Arizona's Urban Heart", while the Phoenix metropolitan area is nicknamed "Valley of the Sun".

Weather in Phoenix


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Frommer's Arizona and the Grand Canyon (Complete Guide)

By Gregory McNamee

FrommerMedia
Released: May 3rd, 2022
Paperback (536 pages)

Frommer s Arizona and the Grand Canyon (Complete Guide)
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  • ISBN: 162887547X
  • EAN: 9781628875478
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  • Format: Folded Map
  • Edition: 21
  • Number of Pages: 536
  • Authors: Gregory McNamee, Amy Silverman
  • Publication Date: May 3rd, 2022
  • Release Date: May 3rd, 2022
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  • Size: 7.75 Inches by 5.0 Inches by 0.75 Inches
  • Weight: 1.1 Pounds
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Moon 52 Things to Do in Phoenix & Tucson: Local Spots, Outdoor Recreation, Getaways (Moon Travel Guides)

By Jessica Dunham

Moon Travel
Released: August 30th, 2022
Paperback (240 pages)

Moon 52 Things to Do in Phoenix & Tucson: Local Spots, Outdoor Recreation, Getaways (Moon Travel Guides)
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  • ISBN: 1640496351
  • EAN: 9781640496354
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  • Edition: 1
  • Number of Pages: 240
  • Author: Jessica Dunham
  • Publication Date: August 30th, 2022
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Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona: Best Hikes, Local Spots, and Weekend Getaways (Travel Guide)

By Lilia Menconi

Moon Travel
Released: May 19th, 2020
Paperback (296 pages)

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  • Brand: Moon Travel
  • ISBN: 1640498559
  • EAN: 9781640498556
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  • Paperback
  • Format: Illustrated
  • Edition: 4
  • Number of Pages: 296
  • Author: Lilia Menconi
  • Publication Date: May 19th, 2020
  • Release Date: May 19th, 2020
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Moon Arizona & the Grand Canyon: Road Trips, Outdoor Adventures, Local Flavors (Travel Guide)

By Tim Hull

Moon Travel
Released: September 20th, 2022
Paperback (464 pages)

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  • ISBN: 1640496513
  • EAN: 9781640496514
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  • Format: Folded Map
  • Edition: 16
  • Number of Pages: 464
  • Author: Tim Hull
  • Publication Date: September 20th, 2022
  • Release Date: September 20th, 2022
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  • Size: 7.5 Inches by 5.55 Inches by 1.05 Inches
  • Weight: 0.9259415004 Pounds
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Lonely Planet Arizona (Travel Guide)

By Amy C Balfour

Brand: Lonely Planet
Released: February 1st, 2011
Paperback (360 pages)

Lonely Planet Arizona (Travel Guide)
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  • Brand: Brand: Lonely Planet
  • ISBN: 1740596757
  • EAN: 9781740596756
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  • Paperback
  • Edition: 2
  • Number of Pages: 360
  • Author: Amy C Balfour
  • Publication Date: February 1st, 2011
  • Release Date: February 1st, 2011
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  • Weight: 0.8157103694 Pounds
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Moon Arizona & the Grand Canyon (Travel Guide)

By Tim Hull

Moon Travel
Released: May 26th, 2020
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  • ISBN: 1640498516
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  • Edition: 15
  • Number of Pages: 472
  • Author: Tim Hull
  • Publication Date: May 26th, 2020
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Best Climbs Phoenix, Arizona: The Best Sport and Trad Routes in the Area (Best Climbs Series)

By Stewart M. Green

Falcon Guides
Released: February 1st, 2017
Paperback (176 pages)

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  • Brand: Falcon Guides
  • ISBNs: 1493022237, 9781493022236
  • EAN: 9781493022236
  • PartNumber: 10 Maps; 89 Halftones, color; 5 Illustra
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  • Edition: Illustrated
  • Number of Pages: 176
  • Author: Stewart M. Green
  • Publication Date: February 1st, 2017
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Phoenix Travel Guide 2023: Shops, Arts, Entertainment and Good Places to Drink and Eat in Phoenix, Arizona (Travel Guide 2023)

By Robert A. Theobald

Independently published
Released: April 30th, 2022
Paperback (156 pages)

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  • EAN: 9798814363183
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  • Number of Pages: 156
  • Author: Robert A. Theobald
  • Publication Date: April 30th, 2022
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ATV Guide Arizona Phoenix Region (Atv Trails Guide)

By Charles A. Peterson

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Released: January 9th, 2009
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  • Number of Pages: 160
  • Authors: Charles A. Peterson, Matt Wells
  • Publication Date: January 9th, 2009
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Backyard Birdwatching in Phoenix: An Introduction to Birding and Common Backyard Birds of Southern Arizona (Wildlife and Nature Identification)

By Waterford Press

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  • ISBN: 1620053586
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  • Edition: 1
  • Number of Pages: 12
  • Authors: Waterford Press, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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