PHOENIX ARIZONA | The fifth largest city in the United States.

Located in the American Southwest, Phoenix sits in one of the hottest and driest regions of North America: the Sonoran Desert. Summers are intense—temperatures often soar past 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters, however, are mild and pleasant. A paradise for those fleeing the snow. The city is surrounded by mountains like South Mountain and Camelback Mountain. Though naturally dry and sparse, Phoenix has transformed its surroundings. Parks, golf courses, and green spaces—sustained by a vast irrigation system—create an artificial oasis in the desert.