| State Abbreviation |
AZ |
| Statehood |
February 14, 1912 |
| State Capital |
Phoenix |
| Number of Counties |
15 |
| State Population (2005) | 5,939,292 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
2008 |
| State Flower |
Saguaro cactus blossom |
| Nickname |
The Grand Canyon State |
| State Flag |
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| Governor |
Janet Napolitano (D) |
| Senators |
Jon Kyl (R)
John McCain (R) |
| Area Codes |
480, 520, 602, 623, 928 |
| Top 5 Cities (2000 population) |
| Phoenix | 1,321,045 |
| Tuscon | 486,699 |
| Mesa | 396,375 |
| Glendale | 218,812 |
| Scottsdale | 202,705 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks
NFL: Arizona Cardinals
NBA: Phoenix Suns
NHL: Phoenix Coyotes
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