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Downtown Phoenix

Arizona State Flag

Phoenix Capitol Building

Downtown Phoenix
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Fun Facts
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Arizona became the 48th state on February 14, 1912.
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Known as the Grand Canyon State and the Copper State
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Official state colors are blue and gold
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Home to numerous ghost towns including Tombstone, Ruby, Gillette, and Gunsight
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The saguaro cactus blossom is the official state flower
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The Palo verde is the official state tree
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The cactus wren is the official state bird
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The ringtail is the official state mammal
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The Arizona tree frog is the official state amphibian
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Turquoise is the official state gemstone
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The copper on the Capitol building's roof is equivalent to 4,800,000 pennies.
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World's largest solar telescope is located at Kitts Peak National Observatory
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