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- Country: United States
- State: Arizona
- County: Maricopa
- Mayor: Phil Gordon
- Population: 1,512,986 (2006)U.S.Census Bureau: Phoenix Population
- Founded: 1881
- Currency: U.S. Dollar
- Area code: +602, +480, +623
- Time zone: MST
- Airport code: PHX
- Average climate: 40-35°F (winter), 95-105°F (summer)Weather.com: Phoenix Climate
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Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and the fifth largest city in the United States.
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History
It was founded in 1868 after being established by Civil War veteran Jack Swilling. The name "Phoenix" was derived from the fact that the previous Native American inhabitants of the area (the Hohokam) had long since abandoned it, and a new city was born in its place.Climate and Economy
The climate of Phoenix is hot and dry, with generally little rain and summer temperatures regularly reaching 100 degrees. Because it is the capital, the local economy is based largely on government employment; however, several large businesses also have their headquarters or large branches in the city (including PetSmart, Intel, American Express, and US Airways).Sports
Phoenix is home to teams in each of the four major sports: football (Arizona Cardinals), baseball (Arizona Diamondbacks), basketball (Phoenix Suns), and hockey (Phoenix Coyotes).Mahalo Suggests
If planning a trip, please see Phoenix Vacation, Phoenix Hotels, Phoenix Restaurants and Phoenix Tours.-
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Phoenix Questions
Looking into ISP's in Phoenix/Surprise, Arizona. Any suggestions? 1 AnswerCox Communications has the predominate Cable market in Arizona's metropolitan cities. Comcast generally services rural areas. Qwest (telco) offers DSL service i... read more
Does anyone know anything, positive/negative about university of phoenix? Only place that offers BA in Psychology online... 3 AnswersUniversity of Phoenix offers a legitimate degree in psychology online, they have several campuses as well. Not only will they accept credits from other learning... read more
Where are great places to take photographs in Phoenix, Arizona? 3 AnswersOn my trips to Phoenix, one drive really stands out. It's the Beeline Highway the heads out of Scottsdale/Mesa to the NE. The drive along this highway is classi... read more
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Phoenix Vacation
- The Mahalo Guide to Phoenix Vacation
- Official Tourism Site: Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Concierge.com: Phoenix & Scottsdale Travel Guide
- Frommer's: Phoenix
- Fodor's: Phoenix & Scottsdale Travel Guide
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@bitNomad That is some beautiful work!!! Is it a phoenix? Wow. Very beautiful.
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I hate this place. Too many people and kids (@ Cracker Barrel Avondale in Phoenix)
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I'm at Postino on Central (5144 N Central, Camelback & Central, Phoenix). http://bit.ly/5hsAox
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RT @stackmack: Change in NBA schedule for November 27th 2009: Milwaukee/OKC bumping Phoenix/Minnesota on the ESPN TV sch. #thejenningseffect
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Lexington Hotel Central Phoenix (***) on various dates for €46.44 Standard King Room. Including breakfast. Convenie.. http://bit.ly/6xV8fW
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