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DATE ADMITTED INTO THE UNION
February 14, 1912

CAPITAL
Phoenix

NICKNAME
Grand Canyon State

MOTTO
Ditat Deus (God enriches)

STATE FISH
Apache Trout (Salmo apache)

STATE FLOWER
Saguaro Cactus Blossom (Cereus giganteus)

STATE INSECT


STATE TREE
Palo Verde (Genera cercidium)

STATE SONG


TOTAL AREA
114,006 square miles

HIGHEST POINT
12,633 feet (Humphrey's Peak)

LOWEST POINT
70 feet (Colorado River)

POPULATION
5,130,632

GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES
Longitude: 109° 3' W to 114° 50' W Latitude: 31° 20' N to 37° N

GEOGRAPHIC CENTER
The geographic center of Arizona is located in Yavapai County, 55 miles ESE of Prescott. Longitude: 111° 47.6'W Latitude: 34°1 8.5'N

STATE BORDER
Arizona is bordered by Utah to the north. In the south, Arizona shares an international border with Mexico. On the east is New Mexico and on the west is Nevada and California.

MAJOR RIVERS
Colorado River, Little Colorado River, Gila River, Bill Williams River

STATE BIRD
Coues' Cactus Wren (Heleodytes brunneicapillus couesi)

SPOTLIGHT ARIZONA HOTELS
Super 8 Motel Holbrook Super 8 Motel Holbrook
Super 8 Holbrook is located on Route 66, five miles from the historic Court House, and approximately 40 miles from Winslow Airport. This location is a...

Best Western Inn of Sedona Best Western Inn of Sedona
Surrounded by a spectacular view of Sedona's breathtaking red rocks, the Best Western Inn of Sedona is perfectly situated on the top of a hill in West...

Residence Inn by Marriott Tempe Residence Inn by Marriott Tempe
This AAA Three-Diamond property is approximately seven miles from Phoenix-Sky Harbor International Airport. Local attractions include America West Are...

Wyndham Phoenix Wyndham Phoenix
This AAA Three-Diamond property is located four miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and within walking distance of shops, restaurants,...

Days Inn Interstate Highway 10 West Phoenix Days Inn Interstate Highway 10 West Phoenix
This Days Inn is located approximately seven miles from American West Arena and 11 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. It's 10 miles ...

Ramada Limited Tempe University Ramada Limited Tempe University
This Ramada is located approximately half a mile from downtown Tempe and five miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Arizona State Unive...

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