Arizona
by Kristen

My state is Arizona. It is located in the southwest. The climate is usually between 50°F and 100°F. In July, it is usually 80°F, and in January, it is usually 41°F. The coldest weather ever recorded was -40°F, and the hottest weather ever recorded was 127°F. The population is 3,677,985. Arizona is also 114,007 sq. miles. It is the 6th biggest state in size. The capital is Phoenix and some of the cities are Tucson, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Glendale, Williams, Flagstaff, Winslow, Morenci, Douglas, and Yuma. The landforms in Arizona are mountains, rivers such as Gila, and the Mead River, plateaus, plains, and many deserts.

Historical places in Arizona are The Hoover Dam. The Hover Dam is a large dam that provides waterpower and irrigation. Another historical place is in the Petrified Forest National Park. In the Petrified Forest National Park is "The Newspaper Rock." "The Newspaper Rock is an ancient carving that has never been translated. Tucson is another historical location. In Tucson, you can find a walled city built by Spaniards to protect them from Indians since they were constantly at war. Arizona became the 48^th state on February 14, 1912 on Valentine's Day.

Famous people in Arizona are Frank Lloyd Wright, Barry Goldwater, and George Hunt. Mr. Wright was a famous architect. Barry Goldwater is a U.S. Senator. George Hunt was the first Governor of Arizona. There were also many events, like the first rodeo in Arizona was "The Cowboy Tournament." The Civil War reached Arizona, too.

There are customs in Arizona. They food they eat mostly is Indian or Mexican food in Arizona. There are many festivals such as the in Scottsdale, In January. There is a big Indian Pow-Wow in June and Frontier Day in the first week of July. They also have many other things such as Rodeos, County Fairs, Indian ceremonies, contests, shows, parades, and dances.

The recreational hobbies in Arizona are mostly sports. Places to visit in Arizona are The Grand Canyon, London Bridge, and Oak Creek Canyon. In Arizona you can visit museums of Indian artifacts, parks, and you can take tours, too!

Arizona manufactures electrical products, transportation equipment, and scientific instruments. Above ground in Arizona, they grow cacti, pint trees, and flowers. Below ground, there is copper, gold, zinc, sand, gravel, lead, clay, building stone, uranium, and magesse. Arizona grows cotton, lettuce, melon, citrus fruits, cabbage, carrots, broccoli, barley, onion alfalfa, and hay.

Arizona is and was a fun state to go to and do a report on it and I guarantee you'll like it.

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