ARIZONA (AZ)
Grand Canyon State

Population (2003): 5,580,811 (18th)
Area: 113,998 sq. mi. (6th) (295,253 sq. km.)
Entered Union: February 14, 1912 (48th)
Flower: Blossom of the Saguaro cactus
Bird: Cactus wren
Tree: Paloverde
Song: "Arizona"
Capital and Largest City: Phoenix (population, 1,371,960)
Other Large Cities (with pop.): Tucson, 530,151; Mesa, 426,841; Glendale, 230,564, Scottsdale, 215,779, Chandler, 202,016

Important Products: electronic equipment, transportation and industrial equipment, instruments, printing and publishing, copper and other metals

Places to Visit: Grand Canyon, Painted Desert, Petrified Forest, Navajo National Monument