It is one of the youngest states, admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912. Arizona, known as the Grand Canyon State, is the sixth largest state with a rapidly growing population. It is one of the most beautiful and naturally diverse states in the nation. There are valleys, plateaus, mountains, narrow canyons and deserts. Arizona has a clear and sunny climate that is ideal not only for residents, but also for tourists.
Tourism is a major enterprise creating larger social and consumer services.
Especially after the Second World War, military production was changed into electronics and electric power and Arizona became a major producer of televisions, radios, aircraft, printers, etc. Arizona developed production in electronics and aviation. Industrial expansion and climate caused a great migration and quick population growth. The number of Arizona population raised from 750,000 in 1950 to 3,665,220 in 1990. Arizona is now the 24th most populous state in nation.