Phoenix, AZBy Damon S.

Population, 1,445,6326th most populous place in America12th largest metro by population

Plants and Animals

Places To VisitThe Slat riverGila RiverSonoran Desert

Indian PeriodFor more than 2,ooo years, the Hohokam

peoples occupied the land that would become Phoenix.

The Hohokam created roughly 135 miles of irrigation canals.

FoundingThe history of Phoenix as a city begins with

Jack Swilling.He came to seek wealth in the 1850s.

Geography Arizona is best known for its desert

landscape.Arizona is located in the southwestern United

States.

ClimateIn the summer it is 90-120 degrees

Fahrenheit.In February it is 40-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

ReligionThe Roman Catholic church has the highest

number of adherents.251,974 members reported at the Southern

Baptist convention.

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