State Symbols Guide
Arizona State Symbols & Official Emblems
The West State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
AZ
Capital
Phoenix
Population
7,151,502
Statehood
1912
Region
West
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Cactus Wren
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
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State Flag
Arizona State Flag
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State Flower
Saguaro Cactus Blossom
Carnegiea gigantea
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State Motto
Ditat Deus
Latin
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State Nickname
The Grand Canyon State
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State Tree
Palo Verde
Parkinsonia florida
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Arizona
- Abbreviation
- AZ
- Capital City
- Phoenix
- Population
- 7,151,502
- Statehood Date
- February 14, 1912
- Region
- West
- Number of Symbols
- 6
