Time Zone |
America/Phoenix |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-7 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/Denver |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-7 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-6 |
Phoenix, the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Arizona, is located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern U.S. It is known as the "Sunshine City", named for its annual average sunshine. As the fifth most populous city in the U.S., it blends modern urban vitality with natural wonders - surrounded by desert landscapes such as Red Rock Canyon and Cactus National Park, it is a paradise for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Economically, Phoenix is centered on high-tech industries (semiconductors, aerospace), healthcare (top-tier institutions such as the Mayo Clinic), and tourism, while boasting a diverse imprint of Latino and Native American cultures. The warm, pleasant climate in winter makes it a refuge from the cold, while the city's attractions such as the Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum show a unique blend of desert and humanity.
Buford is located in Laramie County, Wyoming, USA, off Interstate 80, about 40 kilometers south of the state capital, Cheyenne. The town is famous for having the smallest resident population in the United States - in 2010, there was only one person left (and then it became uninhabited for a time), and was certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the "least populated incorporated town in the United States". Dating back to the 1860s, the town prospered as a railroad supply depot and then declined as transportation routes changed. Today, the town's landmarks include a grocery store, gas station, and a historic beacon that was sold to a Vietnamese businessman for $900,000 in 2013, making it a "lonely landmark" for tourists. Despite having zero permanent residents, the town attracts thousands of visitors each year to experience the wilderness and serenity of the vast state of Wyoming.