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The "Grand Canyon State," Arizona, was the 48th state to join the U.S. in 1912-- the last of 48 contiguous (connected) states to join the Union. The state's name comes from arizonac, from two Papago Indian words meaning "place of the young spring." Arizona has a very dry climate and is known for its cactus plants. In fact, the state flower is the saguaro cactus blossom. ...Read more here: Arizona - The Grand Canyon State

Capital City:

Phoenix

Nickname:

Grand Canyon State

Motto:

Ditat Deus (God enriches)

Statehood:

February 14, 1912 (48th)

Origin of State's Name:

Spanish interpretation of "arizuma," an Aztec Indian word meaning "silver-bearing." Also based on Pima Indian word "arizonac" for "little spring place."

Largest Cities:

Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Glendale, Scottsdale

Border States:

California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah

Land Area:

113,642 sq. mi., 6th largest

State Bird:

Cactus Wren

State Flower:

Saguaro cactus blossom (carnegiea gigantea)

State Tree:

Palo verde (cercidium)

State Song:

Arizona

• BelAir Neighborhood
• Cactus Village Community
• Castlegate Community
• Elvira Neighborhood Association
• Marlborough Mesa
• Mitchell Park West Neighbors
• Northwest Neighborhood Association
• Pasadena Neighborhood Association
• West Point Towne Center
• Westown Block Watch

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