Arizona State Information

State Capital: Phoenix
Admission to Statehood:
February 14, 1912
State Bird: Cactus Wren
Climate: Arizona Climate
Constitution: 48th State, State Legislation
Education: Arizona Schools
Economy-

Agriculture: Cattle, cotton, dairy products, lettuce, nursery stock, hay.
Industry: Copper and other mining, electric equipment, transportation equipment, machinery, printing and publishing, food processing, electronics, tourism.

State Flag: 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. Flag adopted in 1917.
State Flower: Saguaro Cactus Blossom
State Tree: Yellow Palo Verde
Highest Peak: Humphreys Peak, 12,633 feet, 12th
Lowest Point: Colorado River; 70 feet, 27th
Motto: Ditat Deus = God Enriches
State Song: Arizona
State Nickname: The Grand Canyon State
Population: Roughly about 5,130,632
Zip Codes: Arizona Zip Codes

Arizona Real Estate

written by Matthew Pellerin

Welcome to Central Arizona! In the Valley of the Sun, residents enjoy well over 300 days of sunshine. The cities that comprise this area include Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, Carefree, the rapidly growing Rio Verde and historic Central Corridor. arizona state flower

Central Arizona offers something for everyone. There is something to suit everyone’s taste. Major sports teams include the Phoenix Suns basketball, Arizona Diamondbacks baseball, Arizona Cardinals football, Arizona Rattlers arena football, Phoenix Coyotes hockey, and the Phoenix Mercury women’s basketball. There are a number of major league baseball teams that call the valley home for spring training. arizona state bird Are the arts more your style? Be sure to visit one of the 30 museums and 160 art galleries including the world renowned Heard Museum for an outstanding look at Native American culture, the Arizona Science Museum, and the Phoenix Symphony. Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home, Taliesin West, is a must see.How about shopping? Be sure to visit one of the many malls throughout the area. Biltmore Fashion Park and Scottsdale Fashion Square offer a variety of restaurants as well as high-end shopping. Bargain hunters will love the outlet malls. In the north valley be sure to visit the Outlets at Anthem. In the east valley make a point to visit Arizona Mills for a variety of family oriented restaurants and great stores. The west valley offers Wigwam Outlet Mall. For those who enjoy antiquing, add historic Old Towne Glendale to your itinerary.Enjoy the great outdoors? You have hit the jackpot! There are numerous outdoor activity areas throughout the valley for every activity level that also offer phenomenal views. Great hiking spots include Pinnacle Peak Park in North Scottsdale as well as Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley. Piestewa Peak (formerly known as Squaw Peak) and South Mountain also offer hikes that make you think you are “away from it all” when you are actually well within the city limits. There are also many public rock climbing areas for experienced climbers. Arizona ’s crown jewel, the Grand Canyon, is a short 4 hour drive away.

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