Important FAQ about Arizona
Where is Arizona ?
Arizona is located in the Rocky Mountains region of the southwestern United States. It is bordered on the north by Utah, on the east by New Mexico, on the south by the Mexican state of Sonora; and on the west by the Mexican state of Baja California Norte, California, and Nevada. The geographic center of the state is in Yavapai County.
What is the capital city of Arizona ?
Phoenix is the capital and the largest city of Arizona, covering an area of 517.948 square miles. It is the sixth-most populated city in the United States, with an estimated population of 1,445,632 as per the 2010 US Census Bureau data. Phoenix is the only state capital in the United States with over 1,000,000 people.
What is the nickname of Arizona ?
Arizona is nicknamed “The Grand Canyon State”, celebrating the most famous natural feature of the state, the Grand Canyon. The vistas that the Grand Canyon offers attract about five million visitors every year. It is also known as the Copper State and the Apache State.
How big is Arizona ?
Arizona is the sixth-largest state in the United States, covering an area of 113,998 square miles.
What is the population of Arizona ?
According to the census conducted in 2010, the estimated population of Arizona is 6,392,017. It is the sixteenth-most populated US state.
How many national parks are in Arizona?
It includes 3 national parks such as Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, and Saguaro. The celebrated national monuments such as Chiricahua and Casa Grande Ruins are located in Arizona. Check this Arizona National Parks Map locating all the national parks in the US.
When did Arizona achieve statehood ?
Arizona is the forty-eighth state and last of the contiguous states admitted to the Union. The fight for a separate territory began early in 1863, with its first, temporary capital at Fort Whipple. The Homestead Act (1862), the Desert Land Act (1877), the Carey Land Act (1894) and the Mexican Revolution in the early twentieth century were the crucial events in the history of Arizona’s becoming a state. It became a US state on February 14, 1912 and this resulted in the end to the territorial colonization of Continental America.
Who are the political leaders of Arizona ?
Governor: Jan Brewer
Secretary of State: Ken Bennett
What are the languages spoken in Arizona ?
English is the most widely spoken language in the state. The English spoken in Arizona is a blend of North Midland and South Midland dialects. Spanish and Spanish Creole, German, Chinese, French, Vietnamese, Italian, and Korean are also spoken. The indigenous people also speak a few native North American languages, including Apache, Cherokee, Choctaw, Dakota, Keres, Pima, and Yupik.
What are the religions practiced in Arizona ?
Catholicism is the predominant religion in Arizona, followed by 974,883 people. Other major Christian denominations include the Southern Baptist Convention (138,516 adherents), the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (251,974), Assemblies of God (82,802) and the United Methodist Church (53,232). There are also a number of Jews, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhist congregations in Arizona.
What are the economic features of Arizona like ?
The per capita income of the Arizona is $40,828. Most of the revenue is generated through service industries. Agriculture, mining, printing and publishing, electronics are the major industries that contribute effectively to the state’s economy. Transportation equipment, electronic equipment and chemicals are also important. Mining is an essential part of the economy – gold, molybdenum, silver ore and copper ore are some of the major mined elements.
What are the famous places in Arizona ?
The Grand Canyon State is home to some world-class tourist destinations. Grand Canyon National Park, Red Rock State Park, Lowell Observatory, Arizona Capitol Museum, Windsor Beach, and the Jerome Historic District are some of the famous places in Arizona.
What are the state symbols of Arizona ?
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State Flower :
The official state flower of Arizona is pure white waxy blossom of the giant saguaro cactus (Cereus giganteus); it was designated the state flower in 1931. The flower is a native of the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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State Bird :
The cactus wren (Heleodytes brunneicapillus couesi) is the official state bird of Arizona. It was officially recognized in 1931. Cactus wrens are found in arid regions and primarily eat insects and occasional seeds and fruits.
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State Tree :
Palo verde (Cercidium floridum) is the official state tree of Arizona; it was honored with the title of the state tree in 1954. “Palo verde” is Spanish for “green stick.”
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State Flag :
Designed by Charles Harris, the state flag of Arizona was adopted in 1917. The flag “represents the copper star of Arizona rising from a blue field in the face of a setting sun.” There are thirteen gold and red “beams” on Arizona’s flag that represent the sun setting over the western desert and is also a reference to the original thirteen colonies. The star in the center of the flag signifies copper production. The license plate below features blue and gold colors and also Arizona’s state nickname (Grand Canyon State).