Population: 4315649

Nick Name: The Grand Canyon State. ("Spanish interpretation of "arizuma," anAztec Indian word meaning "silver-bearing." Also based on Pima Indian word "arizonac" for "little spring place.")

Capital City: Phoenix

Brief Overview Of Arizona
If you are retired or retiring and looking for a place that offers warm weather, clear skies, and dry air to live in - then Arizona would be one of the best choices. Tourists say their allergies and other respiratory problems disappear in the state's dry climate. But on the other hand there is a concern of growing pollution out of the industries and the vehicles.

Inspite of having on of the most massive dams, people complain (unconfirmed sayings) there is a lack of water in the state due to improperly planned water conservation practices.

The cost of living is lower than the national average by almost 20%. Contrary to the general tendency of the southern states, the state ranks well in the new economy index standing 16th overall and 5th in the aspect of economic dynamism. More than half of the population has access to internet (64.1%).

Things that can attract you in the weekends include the Grand Canyon, the Petrified Forest, the Painted Desert, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Fort Apache, and the reconstructed London Bridge at Lake Havasu City. You can also find the Gila monster, one of only two venomous lizards in North America.