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Phoenix real estate is in the state of Arizona. Phoenix is the capital, largest city, and largest metropolitan area in the state of Arizona in the southwestern United States. It is also the county seat of Maricopa County and the principal city of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Phoenix is appropriately called Hoodzo (which translates to "the place is hot" in the Navajo language) and Fiinigis in the Western Apache language.
Today, Phoenix is the sixth-largest city in the U.S., with a population of 1,321,045 (according to the 2000 U.S. Census). 2004 estimates of the population are approximately 1,418,041. The Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is currently the fourteenth largest MSA of the United States, with a population of 3,251,876 (according to the 2000 U.S. Census), and with a 2004 estimate of 3,790,000. It ranks as the eighth fastest growing metropolitan area in the U.S. Phoenix is also the largest capital city by population in the U.S. (including Washington, DC), and the third largest capital city by area in the U.S. (behind Juneau, AK and Oklahoma City, OK).
The early economy of Phoenix was primarily agricultural, dependent mainly on cotton and citrus farming. In the last two decades, the economy has diversified as rapidly as the population has grown. As the state capital of Arizona, many residents in the area are employed by the government. Arizona State University has also enhanced the area's population through education and its growing research capabilities. Numerous high-tech and telecommunications companies have also recently relocated to the area. Due to the warm climate in winter, Phoenix benefits greatly from seasonal tourism and recreation, and has a particularly vibrant golf industry.*