Arizona – Arizona's Capital is Phoenix

(Pronounced ar-uh-zoh-nuh and fee-niks)

To remember the capital of the US state Arizona, use the following mnemonic:

A flaming arrow hit the centre zone (Arizona) and suddenly a blazing phoenix (Phoenix) flew out.

Arizona, in the southwestern region of the U.S., has a desert climate with very hot summers and mild winters. Features include pine forests in the north of the state, mountain ranges and the Colorado Plateau. Arizona's famous Grand Canyon National Park is one of the world's seven natural wonders. About a quarter of the state is made up of reservations that are home to 27 recognised Native American tribes. In its early history, Arizona relied on "the five C's" – copper, cotton, cattle, citrus and climate (tourism). Copper is still mined extensively, accounting for about two-thirds of America's total output of the metal.

Interesting facts about Juneau:

- Waterbound Capital: Juneau is one of the most uniquely isolated state capitals in the United States, as it is completely inaccessible by road and can only be reached by boat or airplane.

- Massive Glacier: The city limits encompass the massive Mendenhall Glacier, an immense river of ice that stretches for about twelve miles and flows right down toward the edge of the urban area.

- Gold Rush Roots: The city owes its original founding and rapid growth to the discovery of gold in the late nineteenth century, transforming from a mining camp into a bustling hub that eventually became the territorial and state capital.