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Arizona Facts
 
Nickname: Grand Canyon State
Motto: Ditat Deus “God Enriches”
Became a Territory: February 24, 1863
Entered the Union: February 14, 1912 (48th state to enter the Union)
State Flag:

The 13 rays of red and gold on the top section of the flag represent the 13 original colonies of the Union and the rays of the Western setting sun. Red and gold were the colors carried by Coronado's Spanish expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Cibola in 1540. The color of the bottom section of the flag is the same Liberty blue as on the American flag. Since Arizona was the largest producer of copper in the United States, a copper color star was placed in the flag's center.

Seal:

The official state seal was adopted in 1911. Included on the seal is a miner beside an irrigated field with the sun rising in the background. From its original design, the seal has developed over the years to capture the essence of Arizona. My son, John Kyl, has traced this transformation which I discuss in my column “Ditat Deus”: Our Strange and Wonderful Seal.

Arizona’s 5 Cs:

Traditionally recognized as the driving force behind Arizona’s economy, the 5 Cs represent important industries in the state in its early years: cattle, citrus, climate, copper and cotton.

 
Geographic Statistics
 
Land Area: 113,635 square miles
Water Area: 492 square miles
Highest Point: Humphreys Peak, 12,633 feet above sea level
Lowest point: Colorado River, 70 feet about sea level
Length North to South: 395 miles
Width East to West: 340 miles
Geographic center: 55 miles ESE of Prescott in Yavapai County
Number of lakes: 31
Largest natural lake: Mormon Lake
Navigable rivers: 24
Highest Temperature: 128˚ at Lake Havasu, June, 1994
Lowest Temperature: -40˚ at Hawley Lake, January, 1971
Population: 6,166,318 (2006 Census)
 
State Symbols
 
Bird: Cactus Wren
Fish: Arizona Trout
Flower: Saguaro Cactus Blossom
Tree: Yellow Palo Verde
Mammal: Ringtail Cat
Reptile: Arizona Ridgenose Rattlesnake
Fossil: Petrified wood
Gemstone: Turquoise
Insect: Two-tailed Swallowtail Butterfly
Amphibian: Arizona Tree Frog
   
To learn more about the State of Arizona please visit the
Arizona Office of Tourism

 

Contact the Arizona Delegation (pdf, 11k)


Arizona's Senators

Since attaining statehood on February 14, 1912, Arizona has had 10 senators, five Republicans and five Democrats.  One person, Ralph Cameron, served a single term.  Carl Hayden, Arizona's longest-serving senator, held the office for 42 years.
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Senator Kyl's Staff Visits Around Arizona

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