Flagstaff: Quick Facts

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Map showing the location of Flagstaff in northern Arizona, United States, with surrounding states labeled, including California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. An inset globe in the upper left highlights the region's position in North America.

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Humphreys Peak rises above a pine forest and fenced area near Flagstaff, Arizona, under a clear sky.

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