Interesting Facts about Arizona

Arizona is a state in the southwestern region of the United States of America. It was the 48th state to be integrated into the United States of America.

Interesting Facts about Arizona: Nicknames

The State of Arizona is also known as the Grand Canyon State due to the fact that a major part of its territory is occupied by the Grand Canyon. Sometimes, it is also termed as the Copper State due to its thriving copper mining industry. In fact, the production of copper from this state tops the list of copper producers in the United States.

Interesting Facts about Arizona: State Symbols

• Arizona state amphibian is the Arizona Tree frog which is scientifically known as Hyla eximia.
• The state butterfly is the two-tailed Swallowtail (Papilio multicaudata).
• The beautiful bird Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) whose home is the desert of Arizona is the state bird.
• The state of Arizona has two state colors: the federal blue and old gold.
• The official state mammal is the Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus) and the state fish is the Arizona Trout (Oncorhynchus gilae apache).
• The state tree of Arizona is the Blue Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida) and the state flower is the Saguaro Blossom (Carnegiea gigantea).

The state of Arizona also has an official state neckwear which is bolo tie, and the official gemstone is the Turquoise. The motto of the state of Arizona is Ditat deus which means 'God Enriches'; while the state song is 'Arizona March Song'.

Interesting Facts about Arizona: Its Geography

The total area of Arizona is 114,006 square miles. Highest point from the sea level is the Humphreys Peak in Flagstaff. Its four major rivers are the Salt, Verde, Gila and Colorado. Arizona is gifted with natural lakes; many of which are habitats for game fish.

Interesting Humorous Facts about Arizona

• The Capitol building of Arizona has a roof with copper construction. The amount of copper that was utilized to make the roof is equivalent to that used in 4,800,000 pennies.
• The law of the state of Arizona states that it is illegal to keep a donkey in your bathtub.
• The people of Arizona follow the Mountain Standard Time throughout the year.
• If you are a citizen of Arizona, never refuse a person a glass of water, because it is illegal to do so.
• If you are being attacked by a criminal, you are permitted to use the same weapon that is being used by the attacker in self-defense.
• Citizens are not permitted to ride their horses up the stairs of the county courthouse in Prescott.
• In Arizona, a misdemeanor is felony, if one is wearing a red mask.
• In Globe, Arizona, a game of cards cannot be played in the street with Native Americans.
• Earlier, camels were used as mode of transport in Arizona.
• Phoenix, the state's capital, was started as a hay camp.
• If you cut down a cactus, you may face 25 years of imprisonment.
• To spray paint in Tempe, Arizona, one has to be more than 18 years old.
• In Tuscon, it is illegal for women to wear pants.
• One of the hilarious laws that was passed in Arizona was in Tombstone. The law stated that it is illegal for people above 18 years of age to smile and reveal less than one missing tooth.

The State of Arizona has a desert geography. It is among one of the most beautiful regions in the world. It also has some of the most beautiful and unique flora and fauna. Arizona, certainly, is a perfect example of the Wild West.