Facts About "The Valley Of The Sun"

Phoenix:  430-plus square miles in Maricopa county. Elevation is 1, 1 17 feet.
In 1950 Phoenix consisted of 17 square miles and now is comprised of the
430-plus square miles with the city's population being over 1.3 million
residents today.

Valley of the Sun Convention and Visitors Bureau
One Arizona Center
400 E. Van Buren, Suite 600
Phoenix, AZ 85004-2290
602-254-6500

Ahwatukee Foothills: Ahwatukee is an Indian word meaning "house of my
dreams" or "magic place of my dreams." This southern development hugs
the southeastern border of 16,500-acre South Mountain Park. The Kyrene and
Tempe school districts have outstanding ratings.

Northeast Valley: The northeast section of the Valley of the Sun consists of
Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills and Carefree/Cave Creek.
Scottsdale is known for the resort destination for the sun and recreation.
Paradise Valley is a residential town as idyllic as the name implies. Fountain
Hills located in the Mc Dowell Mountains is prized for its solitude and beauty.
The communities of Carefree and Cave Creek are a secluded area with rustic
ranch spreads and million-dollar abode homes.

East Valley: This part of the valley in comprised of Tempe, Mesa, Chandler,
and Gilbert. Tempe is the home the Arizona State University. Mesa, is
Arizona's third-largest city. Chandler is coming out to be a home for families
and high-tech manufacturing firms. Gilbert is an outlying farming area that is
being built to suit families.

West Valley: The west valley is defined by Glendale, Peoria, Avondale,
Goodyear, Tolleson, Litchfield Park, Buckeye, Sun City/Sun City West and
Surprise.


OTHER FACTS

State Flower: The Blossom of the Saguaro Cactus

Gem: Turquoise

Motto: Ditat Deus  (God Enriches)

Nickname: Valley of the Sun, Grand Canyon State, or Copper State

Song: Arizona March Song

Tree: Palo Verde - means "green stick"

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