Some Facts About Arizona

Arizona Facts

Want to learn some fun facts about Arizona?

-Arizona became a state in 1912, on February 14th

-Arizona is known as the Grand Canyon State

-Turquoise is the official gemstone of Arizona

-There are deserts and forests

-It actually snows in Arizona

-Phoenix is one of the most populated state capitals in the United States

-Arizona has a state football, basketball, baseball, and hockey team

-Phoenix is one of the hottest cities in the U.S.

-Arizona has a wide variety of wildlife