Arizona

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http://www.nationalatlas.gov/printable/reference.html#Arizona

**About Arizona**

The state's name comes from "arizonac", a Papago Indian word meaning "place of the small spring". Arizona was the 48th state to join the U.S. in 1912 - the last of 48 contiguous (connected) states to join the Union. Arizona, once thought to be an almost worthless desert, is now prosperous - the fastest growing state in the country. It is rich in farm and mineral products and manufacturing is growing rapidly. Vast irrigation systems have transformed the desert into rich farmland. Although the desert summers are very hot, the desert winters are warm and pleasant. Dude ranches, historic sites and magnificent scenery draw travelers to Arizona. The outstanding scenic feature is Grand Canyon, one of the seven wonders of the world.

Obtained at http://usa.usembassy.de/arizona.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Arizona.svg

**The 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.** http://www.50states.com/flag/azflag.htm

State Seal http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arizonastateseal.jpg

State Facts
**Capital City: Pheonix 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 City: Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Glendale, Scottsdale Border States: California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah Land Area: 113,642 sq. mi., 6th largest State Bird: Cactus Wren State Flower: Saguaro cactus blossom (carnegiea gigantea) State Tree: Palo verde (cercidium) State Song: Arizona

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Population & Cities
Largest City: Phoenix Second Largest City: Tuscon Persons Per Square Mile:** 45
 * Population: 6,500,180

Source: http://www.census.gov/schools/facts/arizona.html

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