ArizonaBy: Anna Platero

Arizona’s State Flag & SealThe 13 rays of red and gold on the top half of the flag

represent both the 13 original colonies of the Union, and the rays of the Western setting sun. Red and gold were also the colors carried by Coronado's Spanish expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Cibola in 1540. The bottom half of the flag has the same Liberty blue as the United States flag. Since Arizona was the largest producer of copper in the nation, a copper star was placed in the flag's center.

Arizona’s MottoDitat Deus

(God enriches)Origin of state's name: Spanish interpretation of "arizuma," an Aztec Indian word meaning "silver-bearing." Also based on Pima Indianword "arizonac" for "little spring place."

Arizona’s State Nickname “The Grand Canyon State” celebrates its

most famous natural feature, the Grand Canyon. Arizona's other nickname “Copper State” celebrates its fabulous mineral wealth.

State Bird of Arizona Arizona's state bird, the Cactus Wren is seven

to eight inches long and likes to build nests in

the protection of thorny desert plants like the

arms of the giant saguaro cactus.

It builds many nests but lives in only one. The

rest are decoys.Arizona adopted the

cactus wren as its state bird in 1973.

State Mammal

Ringtail

Arizona State FlowerIn 1901 the saguaro’s blossom was

adopted as the official territorial flower, and later, in 1931, it was confirmed as the state flower. The saguaro cactus

typically blooms in May and June. It is one of the most unique state flowers, and is characterized by having a waxy feel, but fragrant aroma. There may be

hundreds of flowers on a saguaro cactus that bloom just several at a time

over a period of more than a month. The saguaro flowers have a short life;

they open at night and close permanently during the next day. Many of the blossoms will become pollinated and, later in the summer, the flowers

become red-fleshed fruits that are enjoyed by the local bird population.

Arizona State TreeArizona State Tree is the Yellow Palo Verde.

Arizona’s License Plates

Utah’s Square Mileage

Area: 84,904 sq. mi., 13th largest in

the U.S.

Arizona’s Square Mileage Area: 114,006 sq. mi., 6th largest in

the U.S.

Arizona’s StatehoodArizona became the 48th state on February 14, 1912.

Arizona’s Major Cities• Phoenix•Tucson•Mesa

Arizona’s GeographyHighest Point: Humphrey’s Peak; 12,633

feet, 12th highest in the U.S.Lowest Point: Colorado River; 70 feet, 27th

lowest in the U.S.Part of the Four Corners Region

Arizona’s Rivers•Colorado River•Little Colorado•Verde River •Salt River•Gila River•Santa Cruz River•San Pedro River

Arizona’s State Governor This is Arizona’s

State Governor her name is Jan Brewer.

Arizona’s Famous People1) Geronimo Apache Indian chief, Arizona

Territory2) Lynda Carter actress, Phoenix3) Barry Goldwater politician, Phoenix4) Apache Kid Indian outlaw, Arizona

Territory5) Cesar Estrada Chavez labor leader, Yuma

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Arizona State Parks Arizona three

national parks. It has 12 national monuments –more than any other state. When you visit, you will see Arizona’s many natural and man-made wonders.

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Arizona’s Coin

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