DEMOGRAPHICS / AT A GLANCE
Arizona Population | 6,595,778 |
Total Area | 114,006 square miles |
Land Area | 113,642 square miles |
Water Area | 364 square miles |
Highest Point | 12,633 feet at Humphreys Peak |
Lowest Point | Colorado River, 70 feet |
Area Codes | 480-520-602-623-928 |
Border States | California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah |
Agriculture | Cattle, cotton, dairy products, lettuce, nursery stock, hay |
Industry | Copper/ mining, equipment manufacturing, printing/publishing, food processing, electronics, tourism |
Statehood | 14-Feb-12 |
Capital City | Phoenix |
Topography | Colorado plateau encompassing the Grand Canyon, Mexican Highlands and Sonoran Desert |
Largest Cities | Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Glendale, Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Peoria, Yuma, Flagstaff |
State Bird | Cactus Wren |
State Flower | Saguaro Cactus Bloom (carnegiea gigantea) |
State Motto | Ditat Deus (God enriches) |
State Nickname | The Grand Canyon State |