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Once a part of Mexico, Arizona now contains some of America's largest cities and lies within two principal physiographic regions of the United States. Learn about the Colorado Plateau and cites like Phoenix.

Featured Article: Geography of Scottsdale

Scottsdale, Arizona, a city in Maricopa County, just east of Phoenix. Scottsdale is mainly a residential community with popular winter resorts. See more »

Geography of Arizona

Geography of Arizona

Arizona, one of the states of the southwestern United States. A dry land of great natural beauty, it consists largely of high plateaus and mountains, deep canyons, and colorful deserts.

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Geography of Flagstaff

Flagstaff, Arizona, the seat of Coconino County, situated some 130 miles (210 km) north of Phoenix.

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Geography of Glendale

Glendale, Arizona, a city in Maricopa County, in the south-central part of the state.

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Geography of Mesa

Mesa, Arizona, a city in Maricopa County. It lies just east of Phoenix in the Salt River Valley, adjoining Tempe and the Salt River Indian reservation.

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Geography of Peoria

Peoria, Arizona, a city in Maricopa County and Yavapai County. It is located about 13 miles (21km) from downtown Phoenix.

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Geography of Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona, the state's capital and largest city and the seat of Maricopa County.

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Geography of Scottsdale

Scottsdale, Arizona, a city in Maricopa County, just east of Phoenix. Scottsdale is mainly a residential community with popular winter resorts.

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Geography of Tempe

Tempe, Arizona, a city in Maricopa County. It is on the Salt River, bordering Phoenix.

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Geography of Tombstone

Tombstone, Arizona, a town in Cochise County, about 75 miles (120 km) southeast of Tucson.

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Geography of Tucson

Tucson, Arizona, the state's second-largest city and the seat of Pima County. It is on the Santa Cruz River, 100 miles (160 km) southeast of Phoenix.

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Yuma

Yuma, Arizona, the seat of Yuma County. It is on the Colorado River at the mouth of the Gila River, about 160 miles (257 km) southwest of Phoenix.

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