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When did Arizona become a state?
Arizona became the 48th state in the United State on February 14, 1912. It is sometimes called the Valentine Day state.
What is Arizona’s nickname?
Arizona is called the Grand Canyon State, in honor of the Grand Canyon in the northern part of the state. It is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. To learn more about the Grand Canyon check out the link to the National Park Service.
The Copper State - is another nickname for Arizona. We got that nickname because we produce more copper than any other state in the country.
What is the official Arizona fossil ?
Petrified wood is the state fossil. Most petrified wood comes from the Petrified Forest in northeastern Arizona.
What is the official Arizona gemstone?
Turquoise is the official state gemstone. It has been used for centuries in Southwest Indian jewelry. The blue-green stone is composed of hydrous oxide, aluminum and copper. It has a somewhat waxy surface and can be found throughout the state.
What is the official Arizona mammal?
The ringtail is the state mammal. It is a small fox-like animal about two and one-half feet long and is a shy, nocturnal creature.
What is the official Arizona amphibian?
The Arizona tree frog is the official state amphibian. The frog is very small, between three quarters and two inches long.
What is the Official Arizona Fish?
The Apache Trout is the official state fish. It lives in five streams in the White Mountain area. It measures 8 inches in the wild and up to 22 inches in hatcheries.
What is the official Arizona reptile?
The Arizona ridge-nosed rattlesnake is the official state reptile.
What is the official Arizona bird?
The cactus wren is the official state bird. It grows seven to eight inches long, and it back is brown with white spots. Cactus wrens eat insects, seed and fruit. They often build their nests inside a cactus to protect them from predators.
What is the official Arizona butterfly?
The Two-tailed Swallowtail (Papilio multicaudata) is the official state butterfly.
What is the official Arizona tree?
The Palo Verde is the official state tree. Its name means green stick and it blooms with brilliant yellow-gold blossoms in April or May.
What is the official Arizona flower?
The saguaro cactus blossom is the official state flower. The white flower blooms on the tips of the saguaro cactus during May and June. It opens at night and closes the next day.
How is the age of a saguaro cactus determined?
The age of a saguaro cactus is determined by its height. The saguaro grows it’s first “arm” when it is about 50 years old. Tall saguaros with many arms are more than a 100 years old. The saguaro is the largest American cactus.
What is the official Arizona neckwear?
The bola tie is the official state neckwear. It originated in Arizona and is often made by with a silver and turquoise medallion and leather ties that go around the neck.
What are the official Arizona colors?
The colors blue and gold are the official state colors.
States that border Arizona are: California to the West; New Mexico to the East; and Colorado, Nevada, and Utah to the North
Arizona has 15 Counties.
Why is the northeast corner of Arizona called Four Corners?
It is called Four Corners because it is where Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado come together. It is noted as the spot in the United States where a person can stand in four states at the same time.
What is the highest point in Arizona?
The highest point is 12,633 feet at Humphreys Peak near Flagstaff.
Arizona is the 6th largest state in area with 113,900 square miles and ranks 20th in population with more than 6 million people.
Where is the center of Arizona?
The geographic center of Arizona is 55 miles (89 kilometers) southeast of Prescott.
Arizona observes Mountain Standard Time on a year-round basis. The one exception is the Navajo Nation, located in the northeast corner of the state, which observes the daylight savings time change.
What national flags have flown over Arizona?
The Castilian and Burgundian flags of Spain, the Mexican flag, the Confederate flag, and the flag of the United States have all flown over the land area that we call Arizona.
How much copper is in the roof of the Capitol building?
The amount of copper on the roof of the Capitol building is equivalent to 4,800,000 pennies.
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