Arizona: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Arizona

Arizona is a US state in the West region. Its capital is Phoenix, and its postal abbreviation is AZ. Known as the Grand Canyon State, it joined the Union on February 14, 1912 as the 48th state. Phoenix is also its largest city.

The Arizona state flag shows a copper star at the centre with 13 red and gold rays above a blue lower half.

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Arizona at a glance

Capital
Phoenix
Largest city
Phoenix
Nickname
The Grand Canyon State
Statehood
February 14, 1912 (48th state)
Region
West
Postal abbreviation
AZ

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Arizona is Phoenix.

Arizona is in the West region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Arizona is AZ.

Arizona is known as the Grand Canyon State.

Arizona became the 48th state on February 14, 1912.

Arizona shares a land border with California, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico.

The flag of Arizona shows a copper star at the centre with 13 red and gold rays above a blue lower half.