15 Fast Facts about Arizona

Arizona is the 6th largest state in the United States. Home to the Grand Canyon National Park, the bola tie, and the Four Corners, here are 15 fast facts about Arizona.

Fast Facts about Arizona:

1. Capital: Phoenix
2. U.S. State Abbreviation: AZ
3. Admission to Statehood: February 14, 1912
4. # State to Enter Union: 48th
5. Time Zone(s): Mountain
6. Nickname: The Grand Canyon State
7. Largest City: Phoenix
8. Number of Representatives: Nine
9. Bird: Cactus wren
10. Flower: Saguaro cactus blossom
11. Professional Sports Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Coyotes, and the Phoenix Mercury
12. Demonym: Arizonian
13. Border States: California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah
14. Population (2020): 7,278,717; Rank: 14 of 50
15. Motto/Slogan: Ditat Deus (God Enriches)

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