| State Abbreviation |
AZ |
| Statehood |
February 14, 1912 |
| State Capital |
Phoenix |
| State Size |
Total (Land + Water): 113,998 sq miles; Land Only: 113,635 sq miles |
| Number of Counties |
15 |
| State Population (2010) | 6,392,017 |
| Electoral Votes | 11 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
June 02, 2008 |
| State Motto |
Ditat Deus (God enriches) |
| State Flower |
Saguaro cactus blossom |
| State Bird |
Cactus Wren |
| Nickname |
The Grand Canyon State |
| State Flag |
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| Area Codes |
480, 520, 602, 623, 928 |
| Top 5 Cities (2010 population) |
| Phoenix | 1,445,632 |
| Tuscon | 520,116 |
| Mesa | 439,041 |
| Chandler | 236,123 |
| Glendale | 226,721 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks
NFL: Arizona Cardinals
NBA: Phoenix Suns
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