1. Herd Museum, Phoenix. Located in Phoenix, Herd Museum offers an impressive collection of Indian artifacts and works of art. For many years of existence, the museum collected a collection of 400 unique items. Visitors can see Indian ornaments, paintings, sculptures, photos, textiles, chopped dolls and many other items. In addition, visitors can participate in practical training activities: weaving, pottery and weaving art.

2. Barringer crater. Formed about 40,000 years ago, Barringer's crater is the most famous and well-preserved crater on Earth. The name of the crater was received in honor of Daniel Barringer, a man who first suggested that the huge pit turned out as a result of a meteorite fall. Crater diameter is approximately 1200 meters. Every year the crater attracts thousands of tourists.

3. Montesum Castle. Located not far from Camp Verde, Montesum Castle has been perfectly preserved to this day. The building was built in the XII century and was used by the synagua civilization. This five-story building is an ancient residential complex. Although European Americans called him in honor of the Aztec emperor, the dwelling actually appeared before the birth of Montesum II.

4. Canyon de Shelley. The Navajo tribe, the National Monument of Canyon de Shelly is located in the northeastern part of Arizona. This national monument is a shelter for families Navajo, more than 5,000 years.

5. Hoover Dam. This is a miracle of the industrial world located on the border of Arizona and Nevada, on the Colorado River. Massive, Hoover's concrete dam was built during the Great Depression. It served to control water supply, electricity production. Curious tourists can learn the information you are interested in on the dam guided tours.

6. The Sagauro Park National Park covers more than 91,000 hectares in the Sonor's desert in Tucson. This national park personifies the symbol of the American West. Impressive in this park and gigantic cacti of unusual forms.

7. Waterfall Havasu. This waterfall is considered one of the most photographed attractions of Grand Canyon. The Havasupai tribe, this stunning waterfall Havasu consists of one cataract, which has a length of 36 meters and a natural pool with blue-green water.

8. The valley of the monuments. Promotional, the most famous example of the classic American West, the landscape of the monument valley. This landscape was a background for numerous Western films. Bright red tones formed due to iron oxide.

9. Sedon.

Famous for its red sandy formations, the city of Sedona is one of the most popular tourist places In Arizona. There are many artificial attractions in this city: from winery, to all sorts of theaters, museums, and art galleries. Sedon will offer tourists exciting hiking, riding on mountain biking, fishing, camping, horse riding, golf, tennis and many other exciting entertainment.

10. Grand Canyon. One of America's most popular sights, Grand Canyon is a massive canyon. Which was formed within a few million years. Visitors to this unique place can enjoy interesting excursions, riding bikes, rafting, fishing and excursion by helicopter.

Tucson is a major city located in Arizona, and is the administrative center of Pima County. The city is one of the fastest growing on the territory of the United States. According to the 2008 census, the population of the city itself is about 542 thousand inhabitants. Thus, the city ranks second largest among the cities of Arizona. In the first place is the capital of Phoenix.

The city is located in the southern part of Arizona, in the picturesque oasis of the Valley of the Santa Cruz River in semi-desert places. Located 188 km to Southeast Phoenix. The city is constantly experiencing a sharp deficit of water resources.

For a long time, the only inhabitants of the local places were Navajo Indian tribes. And the first European military fort appeared here in 1768. His Spaniards founded, after that the city was under the control of the Spanish crown for a long time, and then he fell under the jurisdiction of an independent neighboring Mexico. The city entered the United States in 1853, and the rapid development of the city began only in 1877.

In this city, on January 8, 2011, a loud attempt occurred at the Safeway network supermarket at the well-known member of the Chamber of Representatives of the US Congress from Arizona Gabriel Giffords. Then 6 people were killed, and 14 inhabitants were injured.

This city is currently a major center for the production of radio electronics, managed missiles and the assembly of modern aircraft. Here is well developed innovative production of optoelectronics and optical instruments. Sometimes Tucson is called even "Valley of Optics", by analogy with the famous "silicon valley".

There are active mining of copper ore in the mining area. In the city itself there is copper smelting. The largest University of Arizona is located in this city. Tucson is a transport hub of the central region of pasture animal husbandry, irrigated agriculture and mining industry. Here you produce uranium ore, copper and polymetals.

Numerous tourists in this city attract the vintage buildings of Spanish architecture. There are many museums here. This is, first of all, the Arizona State Museum and the famous Art Museum, which exhibits the objects of Latin American art. As well as a museum of Arizonian historical society.

In the very center of the city there is a newly renovated beautiful historical quarter. Once he was part of the Spanish fort. In the northwest of the city is National natural monument "Saguaro" that translated means a cactus forest. Nearby is a popular winter climatic resort, which has national importance. Here, the treatment of many diseases of the respiratory and heart organs is successfully carried out.

At 72 km from the city on Mount Kitt-Peak is the National Astronomical Observatory of the United States.

And not far from the city of Davis Montiton Airborne Base, on which you can find the most big Cemetery Outdated military aircraft.

In 1974, the population of Tuson was only about 285 thousand inhabitants. This city is the most popular Moz For American pensioners. The population of the city of Tuson according to the 2006 census is about 520 thousand people, and together with the suburbs about 950 thousand. Ethnic composition Cities are very diverse.

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Full title: Tucson (Tucson)
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Year of foundation:1768
Population (with surroundings): 1030 thousand people
Area:505 sq. Km.

Tucson (his second name taxon) is large city and the administrative center of Pima district. He is considered one of the fastest growing. On the this moment The population of Tucson has half a million of the inhabitants and it ranks second largest in the state, yielding only.

The city is located in the south of Arizona, on the territory of a major oasis in the valley of the Santa Cruz River, surrounded by a semi-desert plateau. A hundred and eighty-eight kilometers from Tucson is the city of Phoenix. Currently, the city is experiencing a shortage of water resources.

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Every year around two hundred eighty millimeters of precipitation falls annually in the vicinity of the city. It is usually rained here either in summer or in winter and last for a short time. The summer rainy is called Mansun. During him, small storms and a strong gusty wind, especially in the afternoon. Snow in the local edges is extremely rare and very quickly melts - this is due to the fact that the city is located in the Desert Valley of Sonor. However, in the mountains of the snow, it falls abundantly even in order to arrange regular skiing rides.

Due to the low percentage of air humidity and a constant light breeze, in summer the heat in Tucson is moved a little easier.

The city is a center for the production of radio electronics, an airplane assembly and the production of controlled missiles. Tucson is sometimes called the "optics valley" (the peculiar analog of the silicon valley) is due to the fact that the optoelectronics and optical instruments are produced in large quantities.

IN mountainous areas In the vicinity of Tucs, the copper ore is mined, which is recycled at the enterprises of the city. The Arizona University is also located in Tucson. The city is a major transported hub of the area of \u200b\u200bpasture animal husbandry, irrigated agriculture and mining industry.

Tourists in the local edge attracts first of all a number of well-preserved buildings of Spanish architecture. Located in Tucson and a large number of Museums, among which the Arizona Historical Society Museum, an Art Museum (Latin American Art) and the State Museum are widely represented.

The renovated historic quarter, a common part of the Spanish fort, is located in the very center of Tucson. The National Natural Monument "Saguaro" - "Cactus Forest" - attracts tourists from all over the country and is located north-west of the city. Not far from Tucson there is a climate resort in which diseases of the respiratory organs are treated.

Kitt-Pika Astronomical Observatory, located on Mount Kitt-Peak, is located just seventy two kilometers from the city.

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Tucson (Tucson) is the second largest city in Arizona, located in the south of the state of 180 km south of Phoenix (state capital) and 100 km north of the border with Mexico. Tuson's population for 2014 is estimated at 527 thousand people. Population of urban agglomeration (Tucson with suburbs) Approximately 1 million people.

It is believed that the territory of the current Tuson was populated by people already 10 thousand years ago. The presence of Europeans was minimally until the end of the 18th century. In 1821, Tucson entered Mexico, and in 1853 he was joined to the United States. By 1900, Tuson's population was only 8 thousand people. Nickname Cities - Old Pueblo.

The racial composition of the population for 2013:

• white - 45.0%
• latin Americans (any race) - 42.3%
• african Americans - 4.9%
• asians - 3.0%
• mixed races - 2.5%
• indians - 2.0%

Socio-economic indicators for 2013:

• middle income per person - $ 19669
• the average cost of the house - $ 125100
• average rental cost of housing - $ 745
• population living below the poverty line - 25.3%
• unemployment in the region (for June 2014) - 7.3%
• life value index - 89.2 (Middle Index in USA - 100)

The economy and the development of Tuson are largely related to the University of Arizona (University of Arizona) - the largest educational institution of the state, in which about 40 thousand students study. At the moment, the university is the second largest employer in the city.

An important role in the local economy is played by high-tech production including the military. Tourism is well developed, the city is attended annually about 3.5 million tourists.

On the southeastern side of Tuson along the I-10 route is the Tucson Tech Corridor technological cluster, where about 150 enterprises are based. Raytheon is the world's largest manufacturer of managed missiles and the largest employer in Tucson.

In the photo of the industrial complex Raytheon Missile Systems.

One of the main urban problems is a lack of water. The Santa Cruz River flows through the city (Santa Cruz River). Previously, it was fully strength and was the main source of water, but over time she dryed. It is filled with water only in the rainy season (the monsoon season).

Tucson is located in the desert of Sonora and is surrounded from all sides by chains of mountains. Landscape surprisingly for the desert diverse: hills, dried river beds, rocky canyons, cacti, plants and everything under a clear blue sky.

National Park Saguaro (Saguaro. National Park.) near the city of Tucson

The climate in the region is deserted with long and hot summer. Due to the location at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level, the air temperature is slightly lower than in Phoenix. Daytime temperatures in summer days exceed 35-38 s, at night temperatures fall to 20-28 C. Temperatures up to 35 C can occur even in early October. From July to August in Tucson, the monsoon season is observed. In winter, daytime temperatures can reach 15-20 C. At the same time, frosts are observed in a separate period and even falls out that quickly melts.

Tucson is one of the most large citieswhich is located in american state Arizona. In addition, this city is the administrative center of Pima. Tucson refers to the fastest growing cities of America. The administrative center lives 541811 people. By area, it is the second in this state.

Geographically, Tucson is located in the southern part of Arizona, on a large oasis of Santa - Cruz. The desert terrain prevails. That is why in this city there is a big problem with water resources.

In ancient times, the ancient tribes of Navajo lived on this territory. Thanks to the Spaniards in this area in 1768, the first fort was substantiated. Spain fully controlled this territory in those times. But, despite the fact that the Spanish colonists had the opportunity to fully control the entire situation in this city, the basic principles of all residents who in those days lived on this territory remained unchanged. There is a raisin in Tucson, which always likes to all those who at least once visited this beautiful place.

The most attractive for tourists in Tucson is that there are many buildings here, which are performed in Spanish style. In the territory modern City To the attention of holidaymakers and just travelers are a lot of museums, where you can learn interesting information About this wonderful town. The central part of the city will demonstrate to tourists all the beauty and splendor of the old renovated Spanish fort. Also, resting should pay attention to the architectural monument entitled "Saguaro". Also this attraction often call the cactus forest.

In connection with a large problem, which has developed in megalopolis due to polluted air, there is a resort near Tuson, which is treated with diseases that are associated with respiratory organs and concomitant diseases.
For astronomy lovers in the nearby settlement There is a cosmic observatory, well known in all astronomical society.

Thanks to its healing properties airspaceIn this city, people suffering from diseases of the respiratory organs, as well as citizens of old age, are often moved to the permanent residence.