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Douglas, Arizona Real Estate
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Douglas, Arizona is a small city on the U.S.-Mexico border in southeastern Arizona. Named for mining pioneer James Douglas, the city served as a major copper supplier from the start of the 20th century until the late 1980s. Today, Douglas is a vibrant community where Hispanic, Anglo And Native American cultures come together. A gateway to Mexico and the Rio Sonora region, Douglas offers excellent civic services, lush parks and wildlife refuges, a strong economic base in agriculture and tourism, and a striking variety of cultures and traditions.
Originally inhabited by the Chiricahua Apaches, the region surrounding Douglas came under U.S. control after the legendary Chief Geronimo surrendered to U.S. Army General Nelson A. Miles at Skeleton Canyon on September 4, 1886. Founded in 1901, Douglas began life as a rough-and-tumble frontier town. Despite the rapid growth of the copper mining industry in Douglas, illicit activities and outlaw gangs overran the area for the better part of a decade. While the Arizona Rangers were called in to clean up the streets of Douglas in 1902, architectural remnants of the city’s wild early days still stand. The elegant Hotel Gadsden has been recognized as a National Historic Site, while other popular attractions include the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, the Grand Theater and Slaughter Ranch. Just to the east, the San Bernadino and Leslie Canyon Wildlife Refuges offer spectacular natural scenery, excellent opportunities for hiking and outdoor recreation and more than 270 species of native birds.
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ARIZONA: FRONTIERS NEW AND OLD
A sprawling natural wonderland at the heart of the American Southwest, Arizona is also one of the fastest-growing states in the country. A vast, largely uninhabited desert landscape as recently as the early 20th century, Arizona is now home to more than five million residents. A national leader in electronics, software, aerospace engineering and agriculture among other industries, Arizona offers a flourishing economy, breathtaking natural scenery, countless options for outdoor recreation and leisure, affordable housing and a rich cultural life. From the Grand Canyon to Lake Powell, from the old frontier towns to the modern metropolis of Phoenix, Arizona is a land of great promise and boundless opportunity.
In recent times, Arizona has become a major warm-weather tourist and retirement destination, much like Florida. A major part of the tourism industry is based on the presence of the Grand Canyon. With a gorgeous natural landscape, countless historical sites, parks and museums, a booming high-tech economy, excellent state services and a progressive approach to future growth, Arizona remains a great place to live, work and explore.
Climate
Due to its great size and variations in elevation, the state of Arizona has greatly varying climate conditions from one area to another. Lowlands are predominantly desert, with very hot and dry summers, cooler nights and moderate winters. The state's northern plateau has a significantly cooler climate, with mild summers and frequent snowfall in the winter.
Population:
One of the fastest-growing states in the nation, Arizona has a population of over 6.1 million, an increase of more than 1 million since the year 2000. The state's population is largely concentrated in the metropolitan areas of Phoenix and Tucson, the state's two largest cities. While there are smaller population centers around Yuma (in the southwest corner) and Flagstaff (in north-central Arizona), vast areas of the state remain largely uninhabited, due in great part to the desert climate.
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Government:
Arizona's capital is Phoenix, which lies in the Salt River Valley in the central region of the state. The state government has three branches: Executive (headed by the Governor), Legislative (comprised of upper and lower houses), and Judicial (headed by the Arizona Supreme Court).
- Arizona state tax is based on a percentage of the Federal income tax withheld for the pay period.
- The individual income tax rates for 2007 are determined as follows (income level followed by rate as a percentage):
- 0-$10,000 - 2.87%
- $10,000-$25,000 - 3.20%
- $25,000-$50,000 - 3.74%
- $50,000-$150,001 - 4.72%
- $150,001+ - 5.04%
Licenses and Fees:
Information on how to obtain driver's licenses, vehicle registration, hunting, fishing and gun permits, boating licenses, marriage licenses and more in the state of Arizona.
