Despite the state's aridity, 27% of Arizona is forest,[42] a percentage comparable to modern-day Romania or Greece. [242], In 2018, the now-defunct Alliance of American Football announced the league's Phoenix franchise, the Arizona Hotshots, would begin playing in 2019.[243]. Notable institutions include: Barrow Neurological Institute, the world's largest neurological disease treatment and research institution;[302] Grand Canyon University, a private Christian university initially founded in 1949 as a non-profit school,[303] it now operates as a for-profit institution;[304] the University of Phoenix is the nation's largest for-profit university with over 300,000 students at campuses throughout North America, as well as online; and the Arizona Summit Law School, a private, for-profit law school in downtown Phoenix. Griffith Park, in the eastern part of the Santa Monica Mountains, and covering an area of 4,210 acres, is the largest state park in California. [289] Most of the kidnapped are believed to be victims of human smuggling, or related to illegal drug trade, while the kidnappers are believed to be part of Mexican drug cartels.[288]. It is sited at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, the highest mountain range in the state of Arizona, which contains Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet (3,851 m). San Antonio is a city located in Bexar County and Comal County Texas.It is also the county seat of Bexar County.With a 2020 population of 1,581,730, it is the 2nd largest city in Texas (after Houston) and the 7th largest city in the United States. Synopsis. This area was inhabited 1500 years ago, so we can see a lot of discoveries in the future. The Democratic Party picked up several legislative seats in recent elections, bringing both chambers one seat away from being equally divided as of 2021. Firebird International Raceway near Chandler is home to drag racing and other motorsport events. Im kalifornischen Death Valley, das für seine unglaubliche Hitze berüchtigt ist, wurden demnach gut 54 Grad gemessen. The population of Arizona in was 0, a NAN% decline from . Frank Lloyd Wright moved to Phoenix in 1937 and built his winter home, Taliesin West, and the main campus for The Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. About one-quarter of the state[11][12] is made up of Indian reservations that serve as the home of 27 federally recognized Native American tribes, including the Navajo Nation, the largest in the state and the United States, with more than 300,000 citizens. [92], Like most of Arizona, Phoenix does not observe daylight saving time. It was probably considered—and rejected—for its sentimental value before Congress settled on the name "Arizona".). Valley Metro's 20-mile (32 km) light rail project, called Valley Metro Rail, through north-central Phoenix, downtown, and eastward through Tempe and Mesa, opened December 27, 2008. The Alps, late 19th century. The Arizona Upland subdivision of the Sonoran Desert (of which Phoenix is a part) has "the most structurally diverse flora in the United States." [26] The Maricopa are part of the larger Yuma people; however, they migrated east from the lower Colorado and Gila Rivers in the early 1800s, when they began to be enemies with other Yuma tribes, settling among the existing communities of the Akimel O'odham. Diese Welt ist so verschieden, ob Berge oder Täler, Meer oder Wüste oder Tropen und Arktis, es gibt auf diesem Planeten so unglaublich verschiedene Orte. Other network television affiliates operating in the area include KPAZ 21 (TBN), KTVW-DT 33 (Univision), KFPH-DT (UniMás), KTAZ 39 (Telemundo), and KPPX-TV 51 (ION). Another POW camp was near the Gila River in eastern Yuma County. Im Buch gefunden – Seite 16Einwohner) Gesamtfläche: 9.926.675 km2 (28 mal größer als Deutschland) davon Wasserfläche 664.706 km2 ... 5.304 m Mount Whitney (Sierra Nevada): 4.418 m Badwater Basin im Death Valley (85,95 m unter NHN) 58 National Parks 110 Volt, ... The first election for county office was held in 1871 when Tom Barnum was elected the first sheriff. Im Buch gefunden – Seite 354... der Mount Whitney, liegt kaum hundert Meilen vom tiefsten Punkt der USA ent8fernt, dem Death Valley, das bis 85 Meter unter den Meeresspiegel reicht. ... Kalifornien Zum Vergleich: Spanien Kalifornien in Zahlen Einwohner Fläche 39, ... Sign in and start exploring all the free, organizational tools for your email. Many non-native plants also thrive in Phoenix including, but not limited to, the date palm, Mexican fan palm, pineapple palm, Afghan pine, Canary Island pine, Mexican fencepost cactus, cardon cactus, acacia, eucalyptus, aloe, bougainvillea, oleander, lantana, bottlebrush, olive, citrus, and red bird of paradise. Official information from Governor Mike Dunleavy, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, and Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. [205] In addition to the sites of interest in the city, there are many attractions near Phoenix, such as Agua Fria National Monument, Arcosanti, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Lost Dutchman State Park, Montezuma's Castle, Montezuma's Well, and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. From the opening sequences in Psycho,[311] to the night attack by the aliens in 1953's The War of the Worlds,[312] to freeway scenes in Little Miss Sunshine,[311] Phoenix has been the location for numerous major feature films. Since opening in 1962, it has developed an international reputation for its efforts on animal conservation, including breeding and reintroducing endangered species into the wild. The Turkish War of Independence (Turkish language: Kurtuluş Savaşı "War of Liberation", also known figuratively as İstiklâl Harbi "Independence War" or Millî Mücadele "National Campaign"; 19 May 1919 - 24 July 1923) was fought between the Turkish National Movement and the proxies of the Allies - namely Greece on the Western Front, Armenia on the Eastern, France on the Southern and . Chester Bennington, the former lead vocalist of Linkin Park, and mash-up artist DJ Z-Trip are both from Phoenix. From 1942 to 1945, they were forced to reside in internment camps built in the interior of the country. Take a trip into an upgraded, more organized inbox. Arizona is one of the few states that has no governor's mansion. 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[164] Arizona jobs declined by 11.8% from peak to trough; in 2007 Phoenix had 1,918,100 employed individuals, by 2010 that number had shrunk by 226,500 to 1,691,600. Death Valley im Inyo County, CA (- 96 m) tiefste Stadt Calipatria, CA (- 63 m) Einwohner: 281.422.000 Bevölkerungsdichte: 36,71 Einwohner/qkm Bevölkerungswachstum: 13,1 % (1990-2000) ethnische Angaben Quelle: Census 2000: Weiße: 75,14 % Afro-Amerikaner: 12,32 % Indianer: 0,88 % COVID-19 vaccination data through 14 Sep 2021 (Excel, 315 KB) This spreadsheet is based on the information made available at the time of publishing and may be subject to changes. Official information from Governor Mike Dunleavy, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, and Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. Only deaths due to Alzheimer's (29.7 to 27.2 deaths per 100,000) and pre-natal conditions (5.3 to 3.8 deaths per 100,000) were slightly above the national average. [130][131], The greater Phoenix region is home to the only thriving feral population of rosy-faced lovebirds in the U.S. Some of the museum's signature exhibits include a full Navajo hogan, the Mareen Allen Nichols Collection of 260 pieces of contemporary jewelry, the Barry Goldwater Collection of 437 historic Hopi kachina dolls, and an exhibit on the 19th-century boarding school experiences of Native Americans. Mit dem 30-jährigen Krieg verließen die meisten Einwohner Glückstadt, denn in dieser Zeit wurde die Religionsfreiheit aufgehoben. The court has original jurisdiction in a few other circumstances, as outlined in the state constitution. They include the Paolo Soleri (who created Arcosanti),[197] Al Beadle,[198] Will Bruder,[199] Wendell Burnette,[200] Blank Studio,[201] and The Ranch Mine[202] architectural design studios. Glen Campbell, a notable resident, popularized the song "By The Time I Get To Phoenix". The Supreme Court of the United States struck this restriction down in 2013. While the state normally supports Republicans at the federal level, Democrats are often competitive in statewide elections. The landmark case is Harrison and Austin v. Laveen. Created around 50,000 years ago, the Barringer Meteorite Crater (better known simply as "Meteor Crater") is a gigantic hole in the middle of the high plains of the Colorado Plateau, about 25 miles (40 km) west of Winslow. In 2010, the Association of Religion Data Archives reported that the three largest denominational groups in Arizona were the Catholic Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and non-denominational Evangelical Protestants. It operates 23 hospitals as well as specialized facilities. Die höchste, dort je erfasste Temperatur habe bei 56,7 Grad gelegen. [220], The first McDonald's franchise was sold by the McDonald brothers to a Phoenix entrepreneur in 1952. From statehood through the late 1940s, Arizona was primarily dominated by the Democratic Party. [306] Today, the city is served by one major daily newspaper: The Arizona Republic, which along with its online entity, azcentral.com, serves the greater metropolitan area. Since the 1950s, Arizona's population and economy have grown dramatically because of migration into the state, and now the state is a major hub of the Sun Belt. [57], Arizona remained sparsely settled for most of the 19th century. site was purchased after the war by the Maytag family (of major home appliance fame). Known as "The City With Soul," Jackson is Mississippi's capital and largest city. Las Vegas is also the county seat of Clark County. Stations include classic rock formats of KOOL-FM and KSLX-FM, to pop stations like KYOT and alternative stations like KDKB-FM, to the talk radio of KFYI-AM and KKNT-AM, the pop and top 40 programming of KZZP-FM and KALV-FM, and the country sounds of KMLE-FM. KTVK 3 (3TV) and KAZT 7 (AZ-TV) are independent television stations operating in the metro area. The novel coronavirus (Covid-19) caused a certain amount of deaths within the French population. Im Buch gefunden – Seite 281Die Shoshonen nannten das Death Valley »tomesha« – »brennender Boden«. Bundesstaat: Colorado Einwohnerzahl: 600 000 (Metropolitan Area: 2,8 Mio.) Death Valley National Park ZIELE 281. The once "modest urban sprawl" now "grew by 'epic' proportions—not only a myriad of residential tract developments on both farmland and desert." [98] Arizona has had four female governors, more than any other state. 52.1% Female 47.6% Male 0.3% Unknown/undifferentiated % of vaccines administered % of vaccine eligible population. Additionally, the largest city in British Columbia is Vancouver. The stadium is also scheduled to host Super Bowl LVII tentatively scheduled for February 5, 2023. The city park system established to preserve the desert landscape in areas that would otherwise have succumbed to development includes South Mountain Park, the world's largest municipal park with 16,500 acres (67 km2). [113], A November 2011 Public Policy Polling survey found 44% of Arizona voters supported the legalization of same-sex marriage, while 45% opposed it and 12% were not sure. About midway through February, the temperatures start to rise, with warm days, and cool, breezy nights. The earliest Arizona earthquakes were recorded at Fort Yuma, on the California side of the Colorado River. Erstellt durch Gassu. Extrem heiß wurde es am Wochenende auch in den Bundesstaaten Utah und Arizona. [49] It lies at a mean elevation of 1,086 feet (331 m), in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert.[82]. The main part of the town is the park, where Sims can have a picnic, go fishing, or take a stroll and maybe meet someone new; there is also a local cinema, a gym . He ran unopposed when the other two candidates (John A. Chenowth and Jim Favorite) fought a duel; Chenowth killed Favorite and was forced to withdraw from the race. A $130 million franchise fee was paid to Major League Baseball and on January 16, 1997, the Diamondbacks were officially voted into the National League. These downpours often cause flash floods, which can turn deadly. They banded with the Maricopa for protection against incursions by the Yuma and Apache tribes. Three ships named USS Arizona have been christened in honor of the state, although only USS Arizona (BB-39) was so named after statehood was achieved. [231], The Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball began play as an expansion team in 1998. The band Soulfly calls Phoenix home and Megadeth lived in Phoenix for about a decade. On March 16, 1963, Ernesto Miranda was arrested and charged with rape. It contains various federal field offices and the local division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. [331] The freeway system is a mix of Interstate, U.S., and state highways which include Interstate 10, Interstate 17, US 60, Loop 101, Loop 202, SR 51, SR 143, and Loop 303. Check out new themes, send GIFs, find every photo you've ever sent or received, and search your account faster than ever. Historically part of the territory of Alta California in New Spain, it became part of independent Mexico in 1821. Arizona is the sixth largest state by area, ranked after New Mexico and before Nevada. The Heard Museum attracts about 250,000 visitors a year. The Gin Blossoms, Chronic Future, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, Jimmy Eat World, Caroline's Spine, and others began their careers in Arizona. [285] The Phoenix MSA has dropped to 70th in the nation in terms of car thefts in 2012. [99] On average, there are 111 days annually with a high of at least 100 °F (38 °C), including most days from the end of May through late September. [350] More operative neurosurgical procedures take place at BNI than at any other institution in the United States. During the day, the 100-foot (30 m)-tall sculpture hovers high above heads, treetops, and buildings, creating what the artist calls "shadow drawings", which she says are inspired by Phoenix's cloud shadows. [33][34] During the first years of statehood the industry experienced growing pains and labor disputes with the Bisbee Deportation of 1917 the result of a copper miners' strike. The main sources of electrical generation are nuclear and coal power plants. 2005 American Community Survey. It was converted from Williams Air Force Base, which closed in 1993. According to a 2014 study by the Pew Research Center, 66% of the population of the city identified themselves as Christians,[155][156] while 26% claimed no religious affiliation. Cities such as Phoenix and Tucson have developed large, sprawling suburban areas. The city has an area of 1,200 square kilometres (460 sq mi). Other nearby settlements later merged to become the city of Tempe. Due to the primarily dry climate, large diurnal temperature variations occur in less-developed areas of the desert above 2,500 ft (760 m). [299][300], The Maricopa County Community College District includes ten community colleges and two skills centers throughout Maricopa County, providing adult education and job training. It is home to the University of Arizona. The Arizona Court of Appeals, subdivided into two divisions, is the intermediate court in the state. [6] Phoenix is the seat of Maricopa County and the largest city in the state at 517.9 square miles (1,341 km2), more than twice the size of Tucson and one of the largest cities in the United States. "[194], Phoenix is the home of a unique architectural tradition and community. Copper is still extensively mined from many expansive open-pit and underground mines, accounting for two-thirds of the nation's output. Amtrak served Phoenix Union Station until 1996 when the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) threatened to abandon the route between Yuma, Arizona, and Phoenix. [293] In addition, there are four unified districts, which cover grades K–12, which add an additional 58 elementary schools and four high schools to Phoenix's educational system. In the lower elevations, the climate is primarily desert, with mild winters and extremely hot summers. [122] On December 30, 2010, February 20, 2013, and January 25, 2021, graupel fell across much of the city; although, it was widely believed to be snow in all three cases. Attempts to suppress native identities included forcing the children to cut their hair, to take and use English names, to speak only English, and to practice Christianity rather than their native religions. Arizona—Race and Hispanic Origin: 1860 to 1990, "Population of Arizona—Census 2010 and 2000 Interactive Map, Demographics, Statistics, Quick Facts—CensusViewer", "Arizona—Selected Social Characteristics in the United States: 2007–2009", Arizona has most Indian language speakers, "The Association of Religion Data Archives | State membership Report", "How Hindus Grew into Second-Largest Faith in Arizona & Delaware", "U.S. [239] It was also selected to host Super Bowl LVII. On February 12, 1871, the territorial legislature created Maricopa County by dividing Yavapai County; it was the sixth one formed in the Arizona Territory. In addition to the above urban villages, Phoenix has a variety of commonly referred-to regions and districts, such as Downtown, Midtown, Uptown,[96] West Phoenix, North Phoenix, South Phoenix, Biltmore Area, Arcadia, and Sunnyslope. Yuma and Flagstaff also have public bus systems. "Arizona" was the title of a popular song recorded by Mark Lindsay. This includes the 1964 run of native son Barry Goldwater; he would not have carried his home state without his 20,000-vote margin in Maricopa County. The area is about 3,717,000 square miles, or about 9,629,000 square kilometers. The practice became so widespread that newspapers would refer to Phoenix as the Tainted Desert. A light rail system, called Valley Metro Rail, was completed in December 2008; it connects Central Phoenix with the nearby cities of Mesa and Tempe. This bird is a popular birdcage pet, native to southwestern Africa. [305], Phoenix's first newspaper was the weekly Salt River Valley Herald, established in 1878, which would change its name the following year to the Phoenix Herald. A history of the Barrow Neurological Institute. In the state's urban centers, the effects of local warming result in much higher measured night-time lows than in the recent past. For other uses, see, Map of the United States with Arizona highlighted, Interactive map showing border of Arizona (click to zoom), It has been suggested that this section be, Public transportation, Amtrak, and intercity bus, Private colleges and universities in Arizona. The state is less well known for its pine-covered north-central portion of the high country of the Colorado Plateau (see Arizona Mountains forests). [339], In most major categories, Phoenix had a lower incidence of death than the rest of the nation. [17], The Hohokam people occupied the Phoenix area for 2,000 years. Please take note of any notes and caveats on each sheet. [154] Search the world's information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Southern Arizona is known for its desert climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. Greyhound Lines serves Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma, and several smaller communities statewide. Maynard James Keenan, the lead singer of the bands Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer, calls the town of Cornville home. Centrally located and nestled at the crossroads of Interstates 55 and 20, Jackson is easily accessible by, car, air, rail or motor coach. It would take the organization several years to become official, not filing for Articles of Incorporation until 1975, and not entering into their first Sister City agreement until 1976, with Hermosillo, Mexico. The governor may serve any number of terms, though no more than two in a row. [74] Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa both visited the Valley in 1987. Typically, from late fall to early spring, the weather is mild, averaging a minimum of 60 °F (16 °C). Scattered, low mountain ranges surround the valley: McDowell Mountains to the northeast, the White Tank Mountains to the west, the Superstition Mountains far to the east, and both South Mountain and the Sierra Estrella to the south/southwest. Learning of this large untapped labor pool enticed many large industries to move their operations to the area. Accordingly, the city is prone to overbuilding during times of economic prosperity. Im Buch gefunden – Seite 40... hundert Meilen vom tiefsten Punkt der USA entfernt, dem Death Valley, das bis 85 Meter unter den Meeresspiegel reicht. ... vom Death Valley bis hoch auf Kalifornien in Zahlen Kalifornien Zum Vergleich: Spanien Einwohner 39,1 Mio. It largely took place on the city's north side, a region that was nearly all Caucasian. [16] Phoenix is the cultural center of the state of Arizona. They have won the WNBA championship three times: first in 2007 when they defeated the Detroit Shock,[229] again in 2009 when they defeated the Indiana Fever,[230] and in 2014 when they swept the Chicago Sky. They include the Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona Capitol Museum, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Arizona Military Museum, Hall of Flame Firefighting Museum, the Pueblo Grande Museum Archaeological Park, Children's Museum of Phoenix, Arizona Science Center, and the Heard Museum. An epidemic is the rapid spread of disease to a large number of people in a given population within a short period of time; in meningococcal infections, an attack rate in excess of 15 cases per 100,000 . [40] The National Reclamation Act was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902, which allowed dams to be built on waterways in the west for reclamation purposes. [245], Phoenix has an indoor football team, the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. [284][285], In 2001 and 2002, Phoenix ranked first in the nation in vehicle thefts, with over 22,000 and 25,000 cars stolen each year respectively. There were approximately 77,000 people added to the population of the Phoenix metropolitan area in 2009, which was down significantly from its peak in 2006 of 162,000. [217][218] Macayo's (a Mexican restaurant chain) was established in Phoenix in 1946, and other major Mexican restaurants include Garcia's (1956) and Manuel's (1964). The House of Representatives and Senate buildings were dedicated in 1960, and an Executive Office Building was dedicated in 1974 (the ninth floor of this building is where the Office of the Governor is located). [310] The major network television affiliates are KNXV 15 (ABC), KPHO 5 (CBS), KPNX 12 (NBC), KSAZ 10 (Fox), KASW 61 (The CW), KUTP 45 (MyNetworkTV), and KAET 8 (PBS, operated by Arizona State University).

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