Arizona – Phoenix

Phoenix is the capital of Arizona. In addition to aircraft construction, the electronics industry and food processing, the textile industry is of economic importance. The climate, parks, and economic structure have made Phoenix one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States of America.

One of the most important educational institutions is the University of Phoenix (1976) and Grand Canyon University (1949). Well-known museums in the city include the Heard Museum, the Pueblo Grande Museum, and the Arizona State Capitol Museum.

Since about 300 BC, the area was settled by the Hohokam culture. In 1871, the city of Phoenix was founded by settlers. In 1887 it was connected to the railway network. Phoenix has been the capital of Arizona since 1889. The completion of the Theodore Roosevelt Dam on the Salt in 1911 ensured the city’s water supply and provided the electricity needed for the industrial enterprises.

Due to the climate, Phoenix developed into a popular resort, especially for pensioners. In recent years, however, Phoenix has also increasingly developed into an economic location in the region, with many high-tech companies in particular settling here. The city of Phoenix has about 1,000,000 inhabitants.