Arizona

Arizona

State FactsState Nickname:Grand Canyon StateState Motto:“Ditat Deus,” God EnrichesPopulation:5,130,632Capital:PhoenixBecame the 48th state on February 14, 1912

Bordering States:California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, UtahResidents Names:Arizonans

5 Interesting Facts*6th largest state in the nation*The saguaro is the largest American cactus.*Turquoise is the official gemstone.*Home of the Grand Canyon National Park*Arizona does not change its clocks for daylight savings time

Famous PeopleLynda Carter - actress (Wonder Woman)Geronimo - Apache Indian chiefLinda Ronstadt - singerKeri Strug - gymnast Louie Espinoza - Arizona’s first world champion boxer

State Flower:Saguaro Cactus BlossomState Bird:Cactus Wren