The capital and largest city of Arizona, Phoenix is home to approximately 1.5 million residents, known as Phoenicians. The city is served by major interstate highways, railways and Sky Harbor International Airport.Its fine climate is characterized by very hot summers and temperate winters where snow can be extremely rare.The
desert climate of Phoenix has pushed the development of planned communities for the retirees and senior citizens.

The citys broad range of cultural activities including the performing arts, community events - such as the famous Arizona State Fair, and museums among the notables are the Heard Museum and Pueblo Grande Museum,as well as its beautiful attractions like the Desert Botanical Garden and diversified industries has made Phoenix one
of the fastest-growing cities in the country.The downtown Phoenix art scene has developed quite remarkably in the past decade.The Luke Air Force Base located in the western suburbs of Phoenix.