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Statehood: Arizona became the 48th state on February 14, 1912.
Capital: Phoenix, which is also the largest city.
Population: Arizona has around 7.3 million people.
Size: 113,998 square miles (295,000 km2) making Arizona the 6th largest state in the country.
Time Zone: Arizona doesn’t observe Daylight Saving Time (except the Navajo Nation), staying on Mountain Standard Time (MST) year-round.
State Bird: Cactus Wren
State Flower: Saguaro Cactus Blossom
Nickname: Officially the Grand Canyon State but other include the Copper State and the Sunset State.
Motto: Ditat Deus (God enriches)
Counties: 15
Apache
Cochise
Coconino
Gila
Graham
Greenlee
La Paz
Maricopa
Mohave
Navajo
Pima
Pinal
Santa Cruz
Yavapai
Yuma

Arizona is home to four deserts:
Sonoran Desert
Mojave Desert
Chihuahuan Desert
Great Basin Desert
Humphreys Peak is the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet (3,851 m)
The Colorado River is the lowest point in Arizona at only 70 feet (21 m) above sea level. It is also the longest river in Arizona.
Lake Powell is the largest lake in Arizona while Lake Roosevelt is the largest lake entirely inside the boundaries of Arizona.
Desert climate dominates the southern and western parts of the state, including cities like Phoenix, Tucson, and Yuma. These areas experience extremely hot summers and mild winters.
Mountain climate is found in northern Arizona and higher elevations, including places like Flagstaff and the Mogollon Rim. These areas have much cooler summers and experience significant snowfall in the winter.

Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized Native American tribes:
-Ak-Chin Indian Community
-Cocopah Indian Tribe
-Colorado River Indian Tribes
-Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
-Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
-Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe
-Gila River Indian Community
-Havasupai Tribe
-Hopi Tribe
-Hualapai Tribe
-Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians
-Navajo Nation
-Pascua Yaqui Tribe
-Pueblo of Zuni
-Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
-San Carlos Apache Tribe
-San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
-Tohono O'odham Nation
-Tonto Apache Tribe
-White Mountain Apache Tribe
-Yavapai-Apache Tribe
-Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe
Arizona was a key part of the American frontier, known for its famous Wild West towns like Tombstone.
Arizona is home to one of the most iconic portions of Historic Route 66.

Arizona has over 900 hiking trails, from the famous Havasu Falls in the Grand Canyon to Sedona’s Cathedral Rock.
Arizona is one of the top stargazing destinations in the world, with designated Dark Sky Parks like Sedona and Flagstaff.
Arizona has natural hot springs, including places like Castle Hot Springs near Phoenix.
Home to some of the best rock climbing destinations in the world offering a variety of rock types and climbing styles, from bouldering to trad climbing.
Despite being known for its deserts, Arizona has plenty of opportunities for water-based adventures, from kayaking to paddleboarding and houseboating.

Arizona is one of the four corner states marked by the Four Corners Monument, where the boundaries of four states meet.
Arizona is the last of the contiguous states to join the union.
Arizona is the largest copper producing state in the US.
The first official rodeo (first to charge admission) was held in 1888 in Prescott, AZ.
Arizona possesses the largest stand of evergreen ponderosa pine trees in the world.
The first official rodeo (first to charge admission) was held in 1888 in Prescott, AZ.
Supai, AZ is the only place in the US where mail is delivered by mule.

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