50 Interesting & Fun Facts About Arizona State You Should Know Visual Story

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Introduction

50 Interesting & Fun Facts About Arizona State You Should Know Visual Story

There are many interesting and fun facts about Arizona state to know, like that it...

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Arizona Fun Facts

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Arizona was the 48th state

To start this list of interesting facts of Arizona is the fact that it was...

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It's also called the "Copper State"

If you're wondering what Arizona nickname you might find on the state's license plate, you...

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Arizona has the most populous state capital

Arizona's state capital is the city of Phoenix. Since it is the state's most famous...

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The Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is here

Arizona is full of some of the most one-of-a-kind landscapes in the country, one of...

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The state has a population of 7 million people

Arizona may have the capital with the largest population, but that doesn't translate to every...

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Lake Havasu City offers fishing in the desert

Arizona is largely made up of desert terrain, and much of the state has an...

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The state motto is "God enriches"

If you ever get any official Arizona information papers, you may notice that the state...

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It's home to Petrified Forest National Park

In Arizona's northeast, you'll find Petrified Forest National Park. It's also called the rainbow forest...

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It has an official state fossil

Due to its contributions to paleontology, Arizona has a state fossil. Petrified wood may not...

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It's also known as the "Grand Canyon State"

When you don't see the moniker "Copper State" around, you'll likely notice Arizona's other nickname...

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The saguaro is the state flower

While many different flowers are able to grow and thrive in Arizona, the official state...

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The Navajo Nation is within its borders

The Navajo Native Americans have a long and rich history and culture. They were key...

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It's home to one of the "seven natural wonders"

If you're looking for Arizona cool facts, you'll be happy to find out that it's...

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The state doesn't observe daylight savings

If you're tired of having to change your clock twice a year for daylight savings...

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Arizona's official state bird is the cactus wren

If you're looking for a list of Arizona state symbols, don't forget about its state...

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Interesting Facts About Arizona

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There are 22 Native American tribes in the state

Though the Navajo are one of the most well-known Native American tribes in Arizona, they're...

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The Sonoran Desert is the hottest in the USA

Between the Mojave and the Chihuahuan deserts, you'll find the Sonoran Desert. This stretch of...

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The saguaro cactus is native to the area

The saguaro cactus is a point of pride for Arizona. These cacti can grow to...

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Kitt Peak National Observatory has the largest solar telescope

The McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope contributes to some of the most interesting facts on Arizona state...

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Four Corners Monument lets you be in four places at once

Arizona is known as the "four-corner state." The borders of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and...

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The state tree is the blue palo verde

Though the Saguaro cactus may reach tree-like heights, it's not a tree. Thus, the actual...

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The state gets water from the Colorado River

The Colorado River runs through Arizona on its path toward California's gulf. The river doesn't...

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There are 22 national parks and monuments

Arizona's unique climate and landscape have both caused it to have some of the most...

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It used to be part of Mexico

Due to its proximity to the Mexican border, American history buffs will likely remember that...

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Astronauts train here

Some interesting information about Arizona you probably didn't know is that it's regularly been used...

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The highest point in the state is Humphrey's Peak

Arizona is far from being a flat state. It has thousands of mountains and hills...

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Phoenix is the hottest US city

In a country as large as the United States, climates can vary widely. However, you...

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Mules deliver mail

When the postal service said snow, rain, and heat wouldn't be able to keep their...

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It has the largest man-made lake in the country

Being in the desert, Arizona doesn't have many natural lakes. While there's certainly water in...

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You can't cut down the cacti

Arizona may be full of cacti, but that doesn't mean you can do anything to...

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Funny Facts About Arizona

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It has an official state neckwear

If you go to Arizona, you'll likely run into a lot of western-inspired clothing. One...

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You might see Gila monsters

Gila monsters might seem like they belong in a storybook, but they're real lizards you...

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Arizona has a London Bridge in Lake Havasu City

Did you know you can find a piece of London in Lake Havasu City? The...

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It snows in Arizona

While there are plenty of deserts in the state, you'll also find plenty of places...

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There are no dinosaur bones in the Grand Canyon

You might think that the Grand Canyon would be a great place for paleontologists to...

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Weird Facts About Arizona

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The right to remain silent began here in 1966

If you've ever watched a police show, you've likely heard the Miranda rights. The right...

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The lowest point is 70 feet

In a list of Arizona interesting facts, you can't just mention the state's highest point...

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There are almost 4000 mountain peaks

When you think about mountain states in the US, you probably think about Colorado or...

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You can't refuse to give someone water

When you live somewhere where temperatures can regularly be expected to top 100 degrees, staying...

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The state animal is the ringtail cat

While Arizona already has a state bird, they also have another state animal. The ringtail...

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Cool Facts About Arizona

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Navajo is the 3rd most spoken language

Since Arizona is a state in the USA, obviously, English is the most spoken language...

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Dust storms and monsoons both happen

The weather in much of Arizona is dry for most of the year. Dry, warm...

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Arizona has the world's largest Kokopelli

One of the most interesting facts in Arizona is that it has the largest Kokopelli...

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The country's oldest rodeos are here

Rodeos are a long-standing symbol of the west. They originated in Spain and Mexico as...

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The unofficial state food is the chimichanga

Arizona has plenty of official state symbols, but it has some unofficial ones as well...

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Scary Facts About Arizona

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There are 13 rattlesnake species

Rattlesnakes are a scary species that can be found virtually everywhere in the US. Not...

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Scorpions are common

When you're in Arizona, you'll have to be careful of running into scorpions. To many...

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Skinwalkers are an urban legend

In recent years, shows covering paranormal and supernatural phenomena have focused on skinwalkers. These creatures...

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Luana's Canyon has spooky echoes

Arizona facts and history can be pretty spooky. Luana's Canyon is an example of that...

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Flagstaff is supposedly haunted

Flagstaff is one of the most picturesque cities in the state. Its elevation allows it...

Conclusion

In Conclusion

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