Phoenix received its official status of the city much later, in 1881, when its area was inhabited by more than 2.5 thousand people. The city becomes the capital of the state in 1912, and in ten years grows into its largest settlement. The city inherited its name from the first settlers: in translation from the Hohokam language, "Phoenix" means "Hot Summer".
The climate typical for the city and the state as a whole is considered quite unusual. There is no actual winter, just like spring (it is very short-term), and frosts are a real climate anomaly for the city. Hot weather sets here by May. Until the end of September, the temperature does not drop below + 35 °C. This feature of the local climate should definitely be taken into account by fans of excursions and hiking. In the summer, the trip can be overshadowed by exhausting heat.
Modern Phoenix is a stylish metropolis with a developed industry and entertainment industry. The city accommodates several large factories of Intel company, as well as prestigious universities, which become the goal of talented young people from all over the world. Close proximity to Mexico had a significant impact on the culture and lifestyle of the city, and this influence is clearly visible in urban architecture.
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