• The Constitution - Arizona was the 48th State to be admitted to the Union

• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 114006 square miles

• 3 Largest Cities in Arizona - Phoenix, Tucson and Mesa

• State Motto - Ditat Deus  - motto translated as " God enriches "

• Facts about the State Nickname - The Grand Canyon State

• Name of the State Song is " Arizona " the words of the song are by Margret R. Clifford and music composed by Maurice Blumenthal

• Short History of Arizona - Originally explored by the Spanish beginning in 1539, the area was acquired by the United States in 1848

• Origin of the name - Named from the Indian word “Arizonac” meaning “little spring”

Best Places to Visit in Arizona
Where are the best places to visit in Arizona? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Arizona? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Arizona during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Arizona. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Arizona!

Best Places to Visit in Arizona - Tourist attractions

• Biosphere 2
  Grand Canyon
  Petrified Forest
  The Phoenix Zoo
  Grand Canyon Railway

Best Places to Visit in Arizona - Historical Sites

• Fort Verde State Historic Park
  Jerome State Historic Park
  Riordan State Historic Park
  Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
  Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Arizona
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Arizona:

• Arizona State Animal Symbol - Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus)

• Arizona State Bird Symbol - Coues' Cactus Wren (Heleodytes brunneicapillus couesi)

• Arizona State Flower Symbol - Saguaro Cactus Blossom (Cereus giganteus)

• Arizona State Insect Emblem - Two-tailed Swallowtail Butterfly

• Arizona State Reptile Emblem - Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake

• Tree - Palo Verde (Genera cercidium)