Arizona State Government
Arizona has ancient roots as the Uto-Aztecan word ali sona-g, which was adopted by the Spaniards as Arizonac, meaning good oaks.
Capital: Phoenix
Largest Cities: Flagstaff, Glendale, Lake Havasu City, Mesa, Nogales, Prescott, Scottsdale, Tempe, Tucson, Winslow, Yuma
Present Constitution Drafted: 1911
Entered Union: February 14, 1912 (48)
Motto: “God enriches”
State Flower: Blossom of saguaro cactus
State Tree: Paloverde
State Bird: Cactus Wren
