Sonora Desert
Description:
Sonora is one of the most extensive and arid deserts in North America. It covers the territory of Arizona, California and northwestern Mexico, which is a total of more than 320,000 kilometers. On its territory is the Saguaro National Park, which includes the deserts of Colorado, Yuma and Lechuguilla.
Despite the arid climate, Sonora is not completely covered in sand. There are more than sixty species of animals and more than a hundred species of birds. Only in this region of North America are jaguars and huge cacti Saguaro, more typical of Mexico. 17 Indian tribes live in the desert on reservations, preserving their ancient customs and customs.
The largest city is Phoenix, home to about 4 million people. The Coachella Valley is home to around 365,000 people and is home to several major southern resorts. Among them are Palm Springs and Palm Desert, known for their mild climate, when the temperature does not fall below 21 and does not rise above 32 degrees. Here in orchards grow mangoes, citrus and fig trees.