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Yuma County, Arizona is part of the Sonoran Desert and is located on the Ariona-Mexico border with 5,522 square miles. Most of the land in Yuma County is desert dotted with mountains, but there are also valleys with fertile soil which the Colorado River keeps irrigated.

Bordering with Mexico, Yuma County, Arizona’s population is about 50% Hispanic. The primary industries are the two US military bases, the many various tourist attractions, and farming, either crops or cattle.

The most popular mountain ranges are the Gila Mountains and Tule Mountains and the two rivers that run through Yuma County are the Colorado and Gila Rivers.

Yuma County, AZ is very active in wildlife preservation. In this one county, there are three notable wildlife refuges which are the Kofa National Wildlife Refuse, Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, and the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. All of these wildlife refuses are tourist attractions.

Other popular tourist attractions are the Ghost Town, Territorial Prison, Yuma Crossing Historic Park, and two lakes. There are also annual festivals and activities such as the Yuma Birding and Nature Festival. Other places to visit are the Roxaboxen Park, Yuma Art Center, and Historic Yuma Theater. Common activities by the locals include hunting, hiking, riding through the sand dunes, golfing at the Desert Hills golf course, and visiting the rivers.

Yuma County, AZ is also dedicated to senior citizens as many seniors move to Arizona after retirement for the warm weather and healthy, dry air. There is a civic center which contains many activities for senior citizens.

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