why is the capital of arizona
Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, located in Southwestern United States adjacent to the states of California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado (at â4 cornersâ), and New Mexico.Arizona shares a vibrant border with Mexico that facilitates trade between the U.S. and Latin America.hoenix has a population of 1.6 million and is the fifth largest city in the United States, forecast to be at least #4 by 2020. Adjacent cities include Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, and Surprise â and other nearby cities include Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff.