Fun Facts

• Arizona became the 48th state on February 14, 1912.

• Known as the Grand Canyon State and the Copper State

• Official state colors are blue and gold

• Home to numerous ghost towns including Tombstone, Ruby, Gillette, and Gunsight

• ​The saguaro cactus blossom is the official state flower

• The Palo verde is the official state tree

• The cactus wren is the official state bird

• The ringtail is the official state mammal

• The Arizona tree frog is the official state amphibian

• Turquoise is the official state gemstone

• The copper on the Capitol building's roof is equivalent to 4,800,000 pennies.

• World's largest solar telescope is located at Kitts Peak National Observatory