Arizona
Also known as AZ, The Grand Canyon State, State of Arizona, Grand Canyon State, Ariz., US-AZ, Arizona, United States
Arizona is a landlocked state in the Southwestern United States, sharing the Four Corners region with Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. It also borders Nevada to the northwest and California to the west, and shares an international border with the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California to the south and southwest. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix, which is the most populous state capital and fifth-most populous city in the United States. Arizona is divided into 15 counties.
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Arizona is a landlocked state in the American Southwest that borders five other states and two Mexican states, with Phoenix as its capital and largest city. It matters as a significant population center—Phoenix is the most populous state capital and fifth-most populous city in the entire United States.
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- Arizona
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- Flag of Arizona
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- The Grand Canyon State;The Copper State;The Valentine State
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- ('God enriches')
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- "The Arizona March Song" and "Arizona"
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- Arizonan
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- English
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- Etymology
- History
- 20th century to present
- Geography
- Adjacent states
- Cities and towns
- Climate
- Demographics
- Race and ethnicity
- Languages
- Religion
- Native American tribes
- Economy
- Employment
- Largest employers
- Agriculture
- Transportation
- Highways
- Interstate highways
- U.S. routes
- Public transportation, Amtrak, and intercity bus
- Law and government
- Capitol complex
- State legislative branch
- State executive branch
- State judicial branch
- Counties
- Federal representation
- Political culture
- Same-sex marriage and civil unions
- Education
- Elementary and secondary education
- Higher education
- Public universities in Arizona
- Private colleges and universities in Arizona
- Community colleges
- Culture
- Visual arts and museums
- Film
- Music
- Sports
- College sports
- Baseball
- Notable people
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Arizona is a landlocked state in the Southwestern United States, sharing the Four Corners region with Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. It also borders Nevada to the northwest and California to the west, and shares an international border with the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California to the south and southwest. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix, which is the most populous state capital and fifth-most populous city in the United States. Arizona is divided into 15 counties.
Arizona is the sixth-largest state by area and the 14th-most-populous of the 50 states. It is the 48th state and last of the contiguous states to be admitted to the Union, achieving statehood on February 14, 1912. Historically part of the territory of Alta California and Nuevo México in New Spain (Spanish Empire), it became part of independent Mexico in 1821. After being defeated in the Mexican–American War, Mexico ceded much of this territory to the United States in 1848, where the area became part of the New Mexico Territory. The southernmost portion of the state was acquired in 1853 through the Gadsden Purchase.
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