Arizona

48th State, which became part of the United States. Located in the southwest of the country. The capital and largest city in the state – Phoenix.

Grand Canyon - a colorful , steep- sided gorge carved the Colorado River , in northern Arizona . Canyon - one of the seven natural wonders of the world and found in Grand Canyon National Park as one of the first national parks in the United States . President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of the Grand Canyon , especially to hunt mountain lion and enjoy the scenery. The canyon was created by the Colorado River over a million years ago , and is about 277 miles long, the width of the range - from 4 to 18 miles and attains a depth of more than 1 mile. Nearly two billion years formed the Colorado River and its tributaries are formed as a result of lifting the Colorado Plateau.

Interesting Facts

The Grand Canyon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Famous Apache Indian chief Geronimo lived it in Arizona.

According to one version , the name comes from the state language Papago Indian tribe ; Aleh-zon can be translated as " little spring ." According to another version , it comes from the words of the language of the Aztecs , «arizuma», which can be translated as " giving

birth to silver ."

Because of the hot sun Navajos called Phoenix Hoozdo, which can be translated as "the place where it's hot "

In Arizona in Maricopa County police entered the original punishment for drunk driving . Anyone who is caught in the act, must wear pink T-shirt 2 months with the inscription " I'm sober , I'm clean ." In addition, the offender will not live at home, but in a special military

camp there and perform various public works.

Ridiculous laws of Arizona

• A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month.

Any offense committed in a red mask is considered a felony.

Forbidden to play cards in the street with a Native American.

Donkeys forbidden to sleep in bathtubs.

If you disturb the American rabbits or bullfrogs, you will be penalized.

Hunting camels is prohibited

In Arizona illegally handle photos with naked people before noon on Sunday.

Illegal for men and women older than 18 years have more than one visible at a smile, a missing tooth.

Illegal to deny a person a glass of water.

No more than six girls may live in the same house.

Illegal to smoke cigarettes within 15 feet of public space, if you do not have a liquor license manufacturer of Class 12.

Anyone who caught stealing soap must wash with it, until it is consumed.

Decree prohibits the wearing of suspenders.

Nobody is allowed to ride a horse up the stairs at home District Court.

For uprooting cactus can be sentenced to 25 years imprisonment.

Women can not wear pants.

Attacked a criminal or burglar, you may only protect yourself with the same weapon with which to attack you.