Arizona Facts

Arizona 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.”

Some other Interesting Facts about the state of Arizona include:

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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