Arizona FactsArizona Facts are both interesting and unique to the characteristics of Arizona. I have listed some interesting facts about Arizona that you may or may not know. I learned a few things through my research. I already knew that Arizona was a large state. But, I did not know that Arizona is the sixth largest state, totaling 114,006 total square miles. While it is not for certain just where the word “Arizona” comes from; the name “Arizona” did originate from either a Pima Indian word, known as “ali shonak,” which holds the meaning “small spring,” or from an Aztec Indian word, “arizuma,” meaning “silver bearing,” or from a third possible Tohono O’odham Indian word, “aleh-zone,” which means “small spring.”
State Nickname: Grand Canyon State State Motto: "Ditat Deus" (God enriches) State Anthem: "Arizona March Song" State Amphibian: Arizona Tree Frog State Bird: Cactus Wren (Which actually means “curved beak.”) State Fish: Apache Trout State Mammal: Ringtail State Reptile: Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake State Butterfly: Two-Tailed Swallowtail State Flower: Saguaro Blossom (pronounced “Sah-wah-ro”) State Colors: Blue and Gold State Fossil: Petrified Wood State Gemstone: Turquoise State Neckwear: Bola Tie State Tree: Paloverde (pronounced “pah-low-vair they”) State Capital: Phoenix Statehood: Arizona became the 48th state on Valentines Day, Feb. 14, 1912
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