Arizona is the 48th state and also last of the adjoining states to be admitted to the Merging, and it achieved statehood on February 14, 1912. Arizona is noted for its desert climate in its southern half, where there are incredibly warm summer vacations and pretty moderate winters. The north half of Arizona likewise spotlights forests of ache, Douglas fir, and also spruce trees, a very large, high plateau (the Colorado Plateau) as well as some mountain varies-- such as the San Francisco Mountains-- along with large, deep canyons, where there is a lot more mild climate for three months of the year, plus significant snowfalls. There are ski hotels in the places of Flagstaff and Alpine.

Arizona is just one of the 4 Corners states. Arizona has perimeters by having New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, California, and also Mexico, as well as it has one point in common with the southwestern edge of Colorado.