State Flag: Arizona adopted the design for its flag in 1917. In the center of the flag is a five-pointed ,copper-colored star , representing the states most valuable mineral.
Statehood: February 14,1912. It was the 48th state
Origin of Name: Arizona comes from the Tohono O'odham Indian word arizonac,meaning "small spring."
State Capital: Phoenix, Founded in 1867
State Nickname: oficial nickname Grand Canyon State it's other nicknames are Valintine State and the Baby State.
State Motto: Ditat Deus, "God Enriches"
State Flag: Arizona adopted the design for its flag in 1917. In the
center of the flag is a five-pointed ,copper-colored star , representing
the states most valuable mineral.
State Bird: Cactus wren
State Mammal: Ring-tailed cat
State Flower: Saguaro cactus blossom
State Tree: Paloverde
State Reptile: Ridge-nosed rattlesnake
State Gemstone: Turquoise
State Fossil: Petrified wood
Population Density: 24 persons per sqare mile (9 persons per km.)
Population Distribution: Eighty-four percent of Arizona's people live in cities or towns.
Utah to the north,New Mexico to the east,and the
Mexican state of Sonora on the south, Nevada and California to the west,
and Colorado
Highest Point: Humphreys Peak, 12,633 ft.(3,851 m)
Lowest Point: Yuma Country , along the Colorado River , 70ft.(21 m)
above sea level
Greatest Distances:
Area: 114,000 sq. mi.
Rank in Area Among the States: 6