Phoenix is located in central Arizona about 150 miles south to the north of Flagstaff and 150 miles from Tucson.

It is based on a coastal plain flat desert amid scattered barren rocky peaks. There is a large sprawling city that will be expanded to envelop the surrounding community has of Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale and Sun City.

It has a downtown, small, with a few dozen high-rises of a major metropolitan area that extends outward, instead has surrounded the top.

Phoenix has many retirees who enjoy the warm climate all year round, the dry atmosphere of the desert and the relatively low cost of living are attracted.

Unfortunately, this popularity has increased population density, urban sprawl and traffic congestion out. But to Phoenix a pleasant climate and environment maintain dry from rain and mosquitoes in Florida and without the exorbitant cost of living in Southern California for free.

The climate is very dry, with temperatures ranging from pleasantly warm during the winter, very hot in summer. Daytime temperatures of 45 during the summer months, but on average a /> refreshing 20-25 in the winter.
Golf one of the many nearby courses in winter is very popular. Residents usually avoid outdoor activities during midday hours in summer. Late autumn and spring are good times to visit Phoenix to avoid the summer heat and winter tourism.

The Phoenix is located in the northern edge of the Sonoran Desert, home of the giant saguaro cactus can exceed 10 meters away. The landscape varies from rocky and barren wastes of cactus and desert areas with exotic vegetation, mountains and mesas of various colored stones interspersed. It is a country that prohibits a robust, but is can be strangely beautiful.

There are many things to do in Phoenix and surrounding area. The Desert Botanical Museum houses an impressive collection of desert plants in arid regions worldwide. It is a great place to learn about the flora of the southern Arizona desert. The museum is located near the famous Phoenix Zoo, located at the end contains an exhibition of live animals in the surrounding desert. Heard Museum features Native American culture and art, including an extensive collection of artifacts to illustrate the life of the indigenous population. Deer Valley Rock Art Center is for the preservation and interpretation of prehistoric rock carvings or Native American rock art dedicated. Pueblo Grande Museum is presenting an archaeological site of some of the old houses. These attractions and more mines and minerals and the Chicano Museum to create a comprehensive presentation of the Central Arizona heritage.

Outdoor activities such as golf, tennis and mountain biking are popular all year round in Phoenix, but especially during the winter months. There are nearly 120 golf courses around Phoenix. Horse riding is another favorite pastime, and many rental stables in the region.


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