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Phoenix – The Valley of the Sun

Situated in the southwestern part of the United States, Phoenix is Arizona’s capitol and the sixth largest city in the United States, with almost 1.5 million residents and growing. The city takes up more than 500 square miles, geographically exceeding Los Angeles. Phoenix has more than 300 sunny days a year and an average temperature of 74 degrees – an unbeatable combination that has made the city a prime destination for tourists, business and industry. The city enjoys a Standard & Poor’s bond rating of AA+ and is the center of a $50 billion regional marketplace. Motorola, Intel, Honeywell and Boeing are among the companies that have major operations here.

• Population - 1,321,045
• Weather – Phoenix is known for hot summers, monsoons during August, and perfect weather during the rest of the year. If you are looking for a place to drive a convertible or enjoy the outside air on a motorcycle, Phoenix may be the place for you. The sun shines more than 80 percent of the time on an annual average. Our winters are mild, with no snow, and hardly ever any rain. Many people move to Phoenix during the winter months to enjoy the outdoors.
• School Districts - There are 30 school districts with schools in Phoenix. To obtain general information about the school district, its educational programs, attendance boundaries or holiday schedules, contact the school district directly. http://phoenix.gov/EDUCATN/schdist.html
• Lifestyles and Culture - Whether it's browsing through some of the Valley's best local art, exploring the remains of a 1,500-year-old Hohokam village, enjoying a night at the theatre or touring historic neighborhoods, Phoenix offers an abundance of arts and cultural attractions.
• Arts and cultural activities abound in Phoenix, with more than 20 museums in the metro area and numerous performing arts groups. A sampling of museums include the newly renovated and expanded Phoenix Art Museum, with more than 13,000 works of art including an impressive collection of Western art, a Chinese art selection and an extensive collection of contemporary work; the internationally renown Heard Museum of Anthropology and Primitive Arts, which houses more than 75,000 artifacts of Southwestern Indian culture; and the Arizona Science Center, with 350 hands-on exhibits, giant-screen theater and state-of-the-art planetarium.
• On any given night one may find small-scale productions to larger well-known performances such as the Arizona Theatre Company, Arizona Opera, and the Phoenix Symphony. If one's tastes lean toward the performing arts they will find Phoenix a perfect fit.
• The Phoenix climate allows for a wide range of recreational activities. More than 184 golf courses offer year-round opportunities on the links, and the Phoenix Open and the LPGA Turquoise Classic are among the five professional golf tournaments played in the area.
• With more than 1,130 tennis courts, 100 plus miles of hiking trails, numerous parks including the largest municipal park in the United States, short driving distance to lakes, it's easy and convenient to enjoy favorite recreational activities.
• Shopping - The Phoenix metropolitan area, often referred to as the Valley of the Sun (or just "The Valley"), is currently booming. The Camelback Corridor, which leads through north central Phoenix, has become the corporate heartland of the city, and shiny glass office towers keep pushing up toward the desert sky. This burgeoning stretch of road has also become a corridor of upscale restaurants and shopping plazas, anchored by the Biltmore Fashion Park shopping center, the city's temple of high-end consumerism. Today, Phoenicians flock to this area for both work and play
• Nightlife - If you're looking for nightlife in the Valley of the Sun, you won't have to look hard. Although much of the nightlife scene is centered on Old Scottsdale, Tempe's Mill Avenue, and downtown Phoenix, you'll find things going on all over.
• The weekly Phoenix New Times tends to have the most comprehensive listings for clubs and concert halls. The Rep Entertainment Guide, in the Thursday edition of the Arizona Republic, also lists upcoming events and performances. Get Out, published by the Tribune, is another tabloid-format arts-and-entertainment publication that is available free around Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tempe.

• Jobs - Employment in Greater Phoenix has shown an increase from 636,200 in 1980 to 1.61 million people in 2004, according to the GPEC. Matching the nation¹s distribution of jobs, most residents find themselves in professional or technical roles, with the next largest group being administrative support or service positions. Furthermore, more than 550,000 jobs are projected to be created by the year 2012.
• Restaurants – The diverse population and cultures in Phoenix has stimulated an eclectic variety of dining establishments. Whatever type of cuisine you are looking for, you are bound to find it in Phoenix. Furthermore, being a large metropolitan city, restaurants are available at all price ranges. Mostly Phoenix is known for its very authentic Mexican cuisine.