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Arizona Profile

The "Grand Canyon State," Arizona, was the 48th state to join the U.S. in 1912-- the last of 48 contiguous (connected) states to join the Union. The state's name comes from arizonac, from two Papago Indian words meaning "place of the young spring." Arizona has a very dry climate and is known for its cactus plants. In fact, the state flower is the saguaro cactus blossom. ...Read more here: Arizona - The Grand Canyon State

Capital City:
Phoenix
Nickname:
Grand Canyon State
Motto:
Ditat Deus (God enriches)
Statehood:
February 14, 1912 (48th)
Origin of State's Name:
Spanish interpretation of "arizuma," an Aztec Indian word meaning "silver-bearing." Also based on Pima Indian word "arizonac" for "little spring place."
Largest Cities:
Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Glendale, Scottsdale
Border States:
California , Colorado , Nevada , New Mexico , Utah
Land Area:
113,642 sq. mi., 6th largest
State Bird:
Cactus Wren
State Flower:
Saguaro cactus blossom (carnegiea gigantea)
State Tree:
Palo verde (cercidium)
State Song:
Arizona

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Cities, Counties, and Zip Codes in Arizona

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    Arizona Schools

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    Elementary Schools

    Hohokam Elementary School
    (480) 484-1800
    8451 E. Oak Street
    Scottsdale, AZ 85257
    Desert Spirit
    (623) 842-8216
    7355 W. Orangewood
    Glendale, AZ 85303

    Middle Schools

    Mohave Middle School
    (480) 484-5200
    5520 N. 86th Street
    Scottsdale, AZ 85250
    Theodore Roosevelt School
    (520) 338-4464
    101 Thomas Road, P.O. Box 567
    Fort Apache, AZ 85926

    High Schools

    Ganado High School
    (928) 755-1400
    Ganado High School, Hwy. 264,
    Ganado, AZ 86505
    Victory High School Campus
    (602) 243-7583
    1650 W Southern Ave
    Phoenix, AZ 85041

    Sex Offender Information for Arizona

    For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

    In Arizona, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.azsexoffender.org/ . Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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