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Date of Statehood:
February 14, 1912

State Capital:
Phoenix

State Bird:
Cactus Wren

State Flower:
Saguaro Blossom

State Tree:
Paloverde

Nickname:
Grand Canyon State
State Population:
3,677,985		 Largest City:
Phoenix
Land Area:
113,510 sq. mi.		 Highest Point:
Humphreys Peak, 12,633 ft.
Lowest Point:
Colorado River
(Yuma Co.), 70 ft.		 Population Growth in 1996: 17.50%
Average Age: 34 Average Household Income:
$29,010.00

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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

(520) 883-2702

Tucson, AZ  85743

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

(928) 674-5500

Chinle, AZ  86503

Desert Botanical Garden

(480) 941-1225

Phoenix, AZ  85008

Grand Canyon Nat'l Park Visitor CTR

(928) 638-7888

Grand Canyon, AZ  86023

Grand Canyon Railway

(800) 843-8724

AZ  86046

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Arizona- Spanish interpretation of "arizuma," an Aztec Indian word meaning "silver-bearing." Also based on Pima Indian word "arizonac" for "little spring place." When you think of Arizona you think of one of the great wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon. Arizona also offers an amazing array of tour and destinations choices to suit any taste or budget. Arizona has many diverse regions including cactus-dotted deserts, cool pine forests around Flagstaff, the red rocks of Sedona, the cosmopolitan sprawl of Phoenix and the sublime beauty of Monument Valley. Here is a brief overview of Arizona's different regions.

Canyon Country
Towns such as Grand Canyon, Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon, and the mountain community of Flagstaff are located in Arizona's northwest and north-central regions and include some of the world's most awe-inspiring natural beauty, . Each season brings new, exciting colors to Canyon Country and a new slate of vacation activities, from hiking and rafting to skiing and sledding.

Valley of the Sun
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale and Chandler are in an area of over 400 square miles known as the "Valley of the Sun," This area is home to dozens of luxurious resorts, more than 150 golf courses, world-class shopping, dining, sporting events, and entertainment for year-round vacation fun.

Central Territory
The Central Territory is home to Arizona's most diverse terrain changing from the high desert to rolling grasslands to the cooler mountains.
Prescott, the capital of old territorial Arizona, lies at the heart of this region. Central Arizona is also home to popular vacation spots like the former ghost town of Jerome, a fully restored turn-of-the-century railway, and the ancient Native American civilizations of the Verde Valley.

Indian Country
Indian Country is where you will find amazing national parks such as Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, the Petrified Forest, the Painted Desert and Lake Powell. This is also where you'll find the 'Four Corner' where Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico all come together. This country is full of sweeping plateaus, towering mesas and scenic canyons. This is also where you'll find the Navajo and Hopi nations providing visitors with an awesome look at their culture and ceremonial artifacts.

High Country
For many people who've never been to Arizona, the lofty mountain peaks, rivers and thick ponderosa pine are a welcome surprise. Towns such as Payson, Pinetop-Lakeside, Greer and Springerville are ideal summer vacation headquarters for hiking, fishing or exploring because of the cooler mountain temperatures. Between November and March, the region is transformed into a winter nirvana for snow sports enthusiasts.

Old West Country
The traditional West comes alive in southern Arizona's Old West Country. From the cosmopolitan city of Tucson, home to posh resorts and lively western guest ranches, to the enchanting mining towns of Bisbee and Tombstone, this region is appealing to visitors of all ages. Authentic 19th-century missions, country vineyards, bird-watching habitats, hiking, and colorful festivals are all part of the Old West vacation experience.

Arizona's West Coast
Even though Arizona is landlocked, there are still plenty of lakes that provide recreation for visitors. The western end of the Grand Canyon to Yuma - offer limitless opportunities for water sports enthusiasts and sun worshippers. The communities of Lake Havasu City (home of the London Bridge), Bullhead City, Parker and Kingman (along old Route 66) play host to the avid boaters and water-skiers headed for Lakes Mead, Havasu and Mojave, all man-made water playgrounds created when the mighty Colorado river was dammed at the turn of the century.