The Valley of the Sun

Greater Phoenix is the nation's 12th-largest metropolitan. The City of Phoenix is the nation's fifth largest city. Naturally, living and working in the so-called Valley of the Sun is a diverse experience.

Growth is visible at every turn. Construction crews revamp downtown Phoenix while light rail cars whiz by on the region's new METRO system. Arizona Cardinals fans walk to their team's state-of-the-art stadium while eyeing the boutiques, hotels, bars and restaurants that have popped up out of nowhere in recent months. Such growth is happening in all of Greater Phoenix's communities.

While you may be familiar with Phoenix and Scottsdale, have you heard of Surprise? This booming suburb was named the #1 city for job growth by CNN's Money Magazine. Tempe, Arizona is home to Arizona State University, one the nation's largest schools. And Avondale is a frequent host of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races. What else could you learn about Greater Phoenix?