Arizona was the 48th state to join the United States of America. Arizona officially joined on February 14th, 1912. The capital city is Phoenix; Phoenix is also the largest city in Arizona.
Here are some official state symbols to help you get to know Arizona better.
- State Nickname: "Grand Canyon State"
- State Flower: Saguaro Cactus Blossom
- State Amphibian: Arizona Tree Frog
- State Fish: Arizona Trout
- State Gemstone: Turquoise
- State Neckwear: Bolo Tie
Car Rental Arizona
Did you know that Arizona is the sixth biggest state in the USA? At 114,006 square miles, you will definitely need to rent a car to visit famous natural treasures like the Saguaro National Park, Grand Canyon National Park and Petrified Wood Forest National Park.