Phoenix is known as the "Valley of the Sun" for a good reason: The city is a green gem inside the wide Sonoran Desert. The region has experienced rapid population growth for the last forty years, growing at a pace of 4 percent per year. The city is also notable for its Latino heritage, which influences the culture of the city. The city is also known for its heat. Temperatures have soared as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Valley of the Sun has a distinctive natural geography and the city is flanked by numerous national and state parks, such as Tonto National Forrest, Sonoran Desert National Monument, and White Tank Regional Park. You can learn more about the natural flora from the Desert Botanical Garden, which features a wide array of natural biology. Other popular attractions for visitors include Chase Field, Phoenix Theatre, and the Musical Instrument Museum.
Phoenix uses an orderly grid system for its streets, and the region is served by a Interstates 10 and 17, which form a radial pattern. Phoenix consistently ranks among the top in the nation in the quality of its urban freeways. In terms of traffic congestion, Phoenix also ranks relatively low. SUVs and sedans are popular choices among Phoenix’s commuters.
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