Arizona is a state in the United States of America. It is well-known for its mostly deserted land area and the Grand Canyon. Being the 48th state, it is the last state of the contigous 48 states. Arizona became a state from the Gasden Purchase after the Mexican-American war. About one-fourth of the state is Native-American reserves. In history, Arizona was a home to many Native Americans, being one of the 4 corners. It was the home to the "Pueblo People", with several tribes, one of them notably being the Hopi Tribe.