Welcome to Arizona!
Arizona
Capital: Phoenix
Nicknames: Grand Canyon State and Copper State
State Motto: God Enriches
State Flower: Blossom of the saguaro cactus
State Tree: Paloverde
State Bird: Cactus wren
State Mammal: Ring-tailed cat
State Song: "Arizona"
Statehood: Arizona is sometimes called the Valentine state because it became the 48th state on February 14, 1912.
Area: 114,000 square miles: the 6th largest in area
Neighbors: New Mexico, Nevada, California and Colorado
Did you know: The official gem of Arizona is the turquoise.
