In honor of Arizona's birthday today, here are 23 state symbols and facts
Do you know the basic facts about our state and the state symbols? Did you know we have a state dinosaur?
In honor of our state's 107th birthday today, here are 23 fast facts to help you get to know Arizona.
107 years ago today!
Arizona became a state Feb. 14, 1912.
It was the 48th state
Arizona was the 48th state to enter the union. It became a territory in 1848 as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the U.S.-Mexican War.
Have you ever seen an Arizona tree frog?
The state amphibian of Arizona is the Arizona tree frog.
What about a cactus wren?
Arizona's state bird is the cactus wren.
Or a Two-tailed Swallowtail?
Arizona's state butterfly is the Two-tailed Swallowtail.
Yes... we have a state dinosaur!
Arizona's state dinosaur is the Sonorasaurus.
Only found in Arizona...
The Apache Trout is the Arizona State fish. It is found only in Arizona.
Did you know we have a state firearm?
The Colt single action Army revolver is Arizona's state firearm.
Our flag!
Arizona's state flag. The colors are copper, blue, yellow and red.
Such a pretty flower
Arizona's state flower is the white blossom of the Saguaro cactus.
Our state fossil
Petrified wood is Arizona's state fossil.
Beautiful Turquoise!
The state gem of Arizona is Turquoise.
It's related to coatis...
The Ringtail is Arizona's state mammal. It is often thought of as a cat, but is related to the raccoon and coatimundi, and not a cat.
Made official almost four years ago
Copper is Arizona's state metal. That became official July 3, 2015.
Did you know we have a state motto?
Arizona's official state motto is "Ditat Deus," or "God Enriches."
We also have a state neckwear!
Arizona's official state neckwear is the bola tie, also known as a bolo tie.
Can't forget the Grand Canyon!
Arizona's nickname is the Grand Canyon State.
And we really can't forget about the rattlesnakes!
The Ridge-nosed rattlesnake is Arizona's state reptile.
By the numbers
Arizona's population is estimated at 7.12 million. At the last official census in 2010, it was 6,392,017.
The state seal
Arizona's state seal is black and white. It contains a mountain range with the sun rising, a storage reservoir and a dam, irrigated fields and orchards, grazing cattle, a quartz mill and a miner with a pick and shovel.
Arizona March Song
Arizona has two state anthems. "Arizona March Song" was copyrighted in 1915.
...and the second anthem
Arizona has two state anthems. "Arizona" was copyrighted in 1981.
A very familiar tree
Arizona's state tree is the Palo Verde, which means "green stick."
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