| Capital City: |
Phoenix |
| Statehood: |
February 14, 1912 (48th) |
| Population: |
4,778,000 |
| Nickname: |
Grand Canyon State |
| Motto: |
Ditat Deus (God enriches) |
| Origin of State Name: |
Spanish interpretation of "arizuma," an Aztec Indian word meaning "silver-bearing." Also based on Pima Indian word "arizonac" for "little spring place." |
| Counties: |
15 |
| Largest Cities: |
Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Glendale, Scottsdale |
| Border States: |
California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah |
| Land Area: |
113,510 sq. mi., 6th largest |
| Highest Point: |
Humphreys Peak, 12,633 ft |
| Lowest Point: |
Colorado River, 70 ft |
| State Bird: |
Cactus Wren |
| State Flower: |
Saguaro cactus blossom (carnegiea gigantea) |
| State Tree: |
Palo verde (cercidium) |
| State Song: |
Arizona |
| State Web Site: |
www.state.az.us |
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