Arizona">Arizona
Arizona is a state in the Western United States. It is estimated to be the second fastest growing state behind New Mexico. The capital of Arizona is Phoenix. The most populous city is Phoenix followed by Tucson and Mesa. It is the among the twenty most populous states in the nation with a population of 5,130,632 according to the 2000 census.
The state name may have originated from a combination of two words from the Papago Indian dialect of the Pima language, "Aleh" and "Zon" together meaning "little spring."
Geography
The state is in the Mountain census region. It has a surface area of 113,998 square miles, and 0.32% of the surface area is covered by water.
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History
The first documented European exploration of the area was by Father Marcos de Niza in 1539. In 1752 Juan Batiste de Anza and Spanish settlers established the first permanent European Settlement, a garrison at Tubac Presidio in present day Tubac, Arizona.
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Business and Economy
The economic product of the Arizona in 2003 was 182 billion dollars. Electronic equipment and electronics manufacturing are notable industries.
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Society and Culture
The US Census Bureau estimated the State’s population in 2003 to be 5,580,811. The state experienced an estimated growth of 8.8% between 2000 and 2003.
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Regional Area
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Surface: 114006 square miles Population: 5,130,632 Located in: United States Area Code: 480 - 520 - 602 - 623 - 928 President/Governor: Jane Dee Hull (R) Flag/Coat of Arms: 
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