Arizona (; ; O'odham: "Alĭ ṣonak" [ˡaɺi ˡʂonak]) is a state in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the Western and the Mountain states. It is the sixth largest and the 14th most populous of the 50 states. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix. Arizona is one of the Four Corners states. It has borders with New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, California, and Mexico, and one point in common with the southwestern corner of Colorado. Arizona's border with Mexico is 389 miles (626 km) long, on the northern border of the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California. 

Arizona is the 48th state and last of the contiguous states to be admitted to the Union, achieving statehood on February 14, 1912. Historically part of the territory of "Alta California" in New Spain, it became part of independent Mexico in 1821. After being defeated in the Mexican–American War, Mexico ceded much of this territory to the United States in 1848. The southernmost portion of the state was acquired in 1853 through the Gadsden Purchase. 

Southern Arizona is known for its desert climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. Northern Arizona features forests of pine, Douglas fir, and spruce trees; the Colorado Plateau; some mountain ranges (such as the San Francisco Mountains); as well as large, deep canyons, with much more moderate summer temperatures and significant winter snowfalls. There are ski resorts in the areas of Flagstaff, Alpine, and Tucson. In addition to the Grand Canyon National Park, there are several national forests, national parks, and national monuments. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What territory does the article discuss?
2. What place is at the center of the article?
3. Which territory is mentioned in the article?
Q2:
1. Was Arizona one of the first states?
2. Was Arizona among the first territories to become a state?
3. Does Arizona count among some of the first states in the union?
Q3:
1. What number of state was Arizona?
2. Which state in the union is Arizona?
3. Arizona is which number of state in the union?
Q4:
1. When did Arizona officially become a state?
2. On what day was Arizona officially granted statehood?
3. What was the date when Arizona achieved statehood?
Q5:
1. Is it cold in Arizona?
2. Does Arizona have a chilly climate?
3. Is the weather always freezing in Arizona?
Q6:
1. What did Arizona belong to before coming a state?
2. Before achieving statehood, what body did Arizona belong to?
3. What was Arizona a part of before it became a US state?
Q7:
1. What was Alta California a part of?
2. Where was Alta California located?
3. What did Alta California belong to?
Q8:
1. What two nations went to war?
2. What are the two countries that fought each other?
3. Which two nations waged war against each other?
Q9:
1. Who won in the war between Mexico and the United States?
2. Who won the Mexican-American War?
3. Which nation came out on top in the Mexican-American War?
Q10:
1. What part of the country is Arizona located in?
2. Where in the United States can one find Arizona?
3. What US region is Arizona located in?
Q11:
1. How many states are bigger than Arizona?
2. What is the number of states that are larger than Arizona?
3. How many states are larger in size than Arizona?
Q12:
1. What is Arizona's rank in population?
2. Where does Arizona rank in terms of population?
3. What is the rank of Arizona's population amongst US states?
Q13:
1. What is Arizona's capital?
2. Which city serves as the capital of Arizona?
3. What is the capital city of Arizona?
Q14:
1. Is Phoenix small?
2. Is it true that Phoenix is a tiny city?
3. Is Phoenix a miniscule city?
Q15:
1. What other country does Arizona border?
2. What foreign country does Arizona share a border with?
3. What country is bordered by Arizona?
Q16:
1. How long is the Arizona-Mexico border?
2. What is the length of the Arizona-Mexico border?
3. How long is the border between Mexico and Arizona?
Q17:
1. What kind of forests are there in Arizona?
2. What are the forests made up of in Arizona?
3. What can one find in Arizona's forests?
Q18:
1. Are there forests other than pine ones in Arizona?
2. Does Arizona have forests outside of the ones made of pine?
3. In the forests of Arizona can one find trees other than pine?
Q19:
1. What kind of forests are there in Arizona, besides pine?
2. What are the forests made up of in Arizona, other than pine?
3. What can one find in Arizona's forests, in addition to pine?
Q20:
1. Does Arizona ever get snow?
2. Is there ever snow in Arizona?
3. Is it possible to see snow in Arizona?
