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General Information

Below is some general information about Arizona.

Information:

-Capital: Phoenix
-Organized as a territory: February 24, 1863
-Present Constitution adopted: 1911
-Statehood: Arizona became the 48th U.S. State on February 14, 1912
-State Motto: Ditat Deus ("God Enriches")
-State Nickname: The Grand Canyon State, the Valentine state.
-State Song: "Arizona March Song" and "Arizona"
-State Flower: Saguaro Cactus Blossom
-State Gem: Turquoise
-State Fossil: Petrified Wood
-State Tree: Palo Verde
-State Bird: Cactus Wren
-State Mammal: Ringtail
-State Reptile: Arizona Ridge-Nosed Rattlesnake
-State Fish: Arizona Trout
-State Amphibian: Arizona Tree Frog
-State Butterfly: Two-tailed swallowtail
-State Neckwear: Bola Tie

-Highest Point: Humphrey's Peak (Flagstaff) 12,633 ft.
-Lowest Point: Colorado River (Yuma) 70 ft.

-Governor: Jan Brewer, R (to Jan. 2011)
-Senators: Jon Kyle, R (to Jan. 2013); John McCain, R (to Jan. 2011)
-U.S. Representatives: 8
-Secretary of State: Ken Bennett, R (to Jan. 2011)
-Attorney General: Terry Goddard, D (to Jan 2011)
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Arizona Industries:

-Manufacturing: Arizona manufactures a variety of things, contributing greatly to the local economy.
-Mining: Arizona has been rich in minerals such as gold, silver and copper. In 2007, Arizona contributed to 60% of the national copper.
-Tourism: In 2008, 37 million people visited Arizona. Over 170,000 jobs come from tourism, making it one of the greater industries in the state.
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-State Land Area: 113,635 square miles.
-Geographic Center: 55 miles southeast of Prescott (nearest town: Bumble Bee, AZ)
-State Parks: 28
-Counties: 15
-Crops make up 2%, Pastureland 57%, Forests 24%, and other uses 17%.

Information from:

http://arizonaguide.com/arizona-travel-info/learn-about-arizona/arizona-facts
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108181.html#axzz0xfJbvpZi
http://www.50states.com/facts/arizona.htm
http://www.classbrain.com/artstate/publish/arizona_highest_lowest_elevations.shtml