USA History
Arizona
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: February 14, 1912
Capital: Phoenix
Known as: Grand Canyon State
Motto: God enriches
Bird: Cactus wren
Flower: Blossom of the Saguaro Cactus
Song: "Arizona"
Tree: Paloverde
Area: 114,006 Square miles
Number of Counties: 15
Highest point: 12,633 feet (Humphrey's Park)
Lowest point: 70 feet (Colorado River)