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Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona State. With a population of almost 1.5 million, it is the sixth most populous city in the US and the country's largest capital city. By land area, it is the largest city in the US. The Phoenix metropolitan area is called the Valley of the Sun and has a population of roughly 4.2 million. Phoenix serves as the county seat of Maricopa County.
The Hohokam people were the first residents of what ultimately became Phoenix. The first non-native inhabitants established a farming community during 1861 near the Salt River. Phoenix was officially recognized as a township during 1868, then incorporated as a city during 1881. Since the mid-20th Century, much of the agricultural lands of the area have been replaced by suburbs since the population has burgeoned.
As both a county seat and a state capital Phoenix has many governmental institutions, which play a major part in the economy and provide significant employment. The state of Arizona and the U.S. military are two of the area's largest sources of employment. Many local people are employed at Luke Air Force Base within the west suburbs of Phoenix. Arizona State University is an asset to the city of Phoenix and is responsible for growing research capacities.
Before, the city of Phoenix was dependent on five resources called the "5Cs": copper, cattle, climate, citrus and cotton. The economy has diversified from its five traditional resources to comprise a significant telecommunications and high-tech sectors. Intel has a big Phoenix labor force, comprising approximately 10,000 individuals. Intel makes computer chips in water fabrication plants, some of which are located in the valley. The head office of Honeywell's Aerospace division are within the city of Phoenix, and a lot of Honeywell's avionics and mechanical facilities are situated in the metro area. Seven Fortune 500 companies are situated in Phoenix: Apollo Group, Allied Waste, Freeport-McMoRan, Avnet, Pinnacle West and Petsmart.
The game of golf is a cornerstone of the city's tourism and recreation industries. The warm winter climate attracts tourists and golfers seeking seasonal recreational opportunities. The city of Phoenix also has the following sectors: trade, transportation, and utilities; business and professional services; hospitality and leisure; health and educational services; financial services; and manufacturing.
