Arizona (AZ)
Arizona's Web Site and Kid's Page Capital City: Phoenix Nickname: Grand Canyon State Motto: Ditat Deus (God enriches) Statehood: February 14, 1912 (48th) Origin of State's Name: Spanish interpretation of "arizuma," an Aztec Indian word meaning "silver-bearing." Also based on Pima Indian word "arizonac" for "little spring place." Largest Cities: Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Glendale, Scottsdale Border States: California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah Land Area: 113,642 sq. mi., 6th largest State's Bird: Cactus Wren State's Flower: Saguaro cactus blossom State's Tree: Palo verde State's Song: Arizona |