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State of Arizona
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Flag of Arizona |
Seal of Arizona |
Nickname(s): The Grand Canyon State,
The Copper State |
Motto(s): Ditat Deus |
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Official language(s) |
English |
Capital |
Phoenix |
Largest city |
Phoenix |
Area |
Ranked 6th |
- Total |
113,998 sq mi
(295,254 km²) |
- Width |
310 miles (500 km) |
- Length |
400 miles (645 km) |
- % water |
0.32 |
- Latitude |
31°20'N to 37°N |
- Longitude |
109°3'W to 114°50'W |
Population |
Ranked 17th |
- Total (2000) |
5,130,632 |
- Density |
45.2/sq mi
17.43/km² (36th) |
Elevation |
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- Highest point |
Humphreys Peak
12,633 ft (3,851 m) |
- Mean |
4,100 ft (1,250 m) |
- Lowest point |
Colorado River
70 ft (21 m) |
Admission to Union |
February 14, 1912 (48th) |
Governor |
Janet Napolitano (D) |
U.S. Senators |
John McCain (R)
Jon Kyl (R) |
Time zone |
Mountain: UTC-7
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Abbreviations |
AZ US-AZ |
Web site |
www.az.gov |
Arizona is a state in the United States. It is home of the Grand Canyon and its capital and largest city is Phoenix.
Arizona became a state in 1912.
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