| Census Bureau Report |
| Time Zone: Mountain |
| Capital: Phoenix |
| Statehood Date: 2/14/1912 |
| Statehood Order: 48 |
| Flower: Saguaro Cactus Blossom |
| Bird: Cactus Wren |
| Land: 113642 Sq. Miles |
| Water: 364 Sq. Miles |
| Rank In Area Size: 6 |
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| The state's name comes from arizonac, from two Papago Indian words meaning "place of the young spring". Arizona has a very dry climate and is known for its cactus plants. |
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