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Arizona

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Location of State


Capital: Phoenix

Population: 5,580,811 (source: 2003 Census estimate)

Largest City: Phoenix

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State Nickname: Grand Canyon State

State Slogan: The Grand Canyon State; also on its license plate

State Motto: Ditat Deus (God enriches)

State flower: Saguaro Cactus blossom

State bird: Cactus Wren

State fish: Apache trout

State tree: Palo Verde

State mammal: Ringtail

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Fun Facts About Arizona
  • Arizona is home to the Gila Monster, the only poisonous lizards in the United States.
  • Arizona's geography varies from hot deserts to high snowy mountains.
  • Arizona was once part of Mexico.
  • The famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place in Tombstone, Arizona.
Becoming a State

Date admitted: Wednesday, February 14, 1912

Number admitted: 48

Prior Name: Arizona Territory

Postal Abbreviation: AZ

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The Geography of Arizona

Total Size: 113,635 sq. miles (source: 2003 Census)

Geographical Low Point: Colorado River at 70 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Yuma (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Geographical High Point: Humphreys Peak at 12,633 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Coconino (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Central Point: Located in Yavapai County approx. 55 miles east-southeast of Prescott (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Counties: 15 (source: National Association of Counties)

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