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Introduction
There are many interesting and fun facts about Arizona state to know, like that it...
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To start this list of interesting facts of Arizona is the fact that it was...
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If you're wondering what Arizona nickname you might find on the state's license plate, you...
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Arizona's state capital is the city of Phoenix. Since it is the state's most famous...
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Arizona is full of some of the most one-of-a-kind landscapes in the country, one of...
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Arizona may have the capital with the largest population, but that doesn't translate to every...
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Arizona is largely made up of desert terrain, and much of the state has an...
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If you ever get any official Arizona information papers, you may notice that the state...
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In Arizona's northeast, you'll find Petrified Forest National Park. It's also called the rainbow forest...
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Due to its contributions to paleontology, Arizona has a state fossil. Petrified wood may not...
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When you don't see the moniker "Copper State" around, you'll likely notice Arizona's other nickname...
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While many different flowers are able to grow and thrive in Arizona, the official state...
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The Navajo Native Americans have a long and rich history and culture. They were key...
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If you're looking for Arizona cool facts, you'll be happy to find out that it's...
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If you're tired of having to change your clock twice a year for daylight savings...
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If you're looking for a list of Arizona state symbols, don't forget about its state...
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Though the Navajo are one of the most well-known Native American tribes in Arizona, they're...
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Between the Mojave and the Chihuahuan deserts, you'll find the Sonoran Desert. This stretch of...
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The saguaro cactus is a point of pride for Arizona. These cacti can grow to...
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The McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope contributes to some of the most interesting facts on Arizona state...
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Arizona is known as the "four-corner state." The borders of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and...
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Though the Saguaro cactus may reach tree-like heights, it's not a tree. Thus, the actual...
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The Colorado River runs through Arizona on its path toward California's gulf. The river doesn't...
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Arizona's unique climate and landscape have both caused it to have some of the most...
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Due to its proximity to the Mexican border, American history buffs will likely remember that...
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Some interesting information about Arizona you probably didn't know is that it's regularly been used...
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Arizona is far from being a flat state. It has thousands of mountains and hills...
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In a country as large as the United States, climates can vary widely. However, you...
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When the postal service said snow, rain, and heat wouldn't be able to keep their...
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Being in the desert, Arizona doesn't have many natural lakes. While there's certainly water in...
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Arizona may be full of cacti, but that doesn't mean you can do anything to...
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If you go to Arizona, you'll likely run into a lot of western-inspired clothing. One...
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Gila monsters might seem like they belong in a storybook, but they're real lizards you...
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Did you know you can find a piece of London in Lake Havasu City? The...
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While there are plenty of deserts in the state, you'll also find plenty of places...
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You might think that the Grand Canyon would be a great place for paleontologists to...
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If you've ever watched a police show, you've likely heard the Miranda rights. The right...
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In a list of Arizona interesting facts, you can't just mention the state's highest point...
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When you think about mountain states in the US, you probably think about Colorado or...
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When you live somewhere where temperatures can regularly be expected to top 100 degrees, staying...
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While Arizona already has a state bird, they also have another state animal. The ringtail...
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Since Arizona is a state in the USA, obviously, English is the most spoken language...
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The weather in much of Arizona is dry for most of the year. Dry, warm...
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One of the most interesting facts in Arizona is that it has the largest Kokopelli...
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Rodeos are a long-standing symbol of the west. They originated in Spain and Mexico as...
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Arizona has plenty of official state symbols, but it has some unofficial ones as well...
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Rattlesnakes are a scary species that can be found virtually everywhere in the US. Not...
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When you're in Arizona, you'll have to be careful of running into scorpions. To many...
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In recent years, shows covering paranormal and supernatural phenomena have focused on skinwalkers. These creatures...
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Arizona facts and history can be pretty spooky. Luana's Canyon is an example of that...
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Flagstaff is one of the most picturesque cities in the state. Its elevation allows it...
Conclusion
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