48 Arizona
Date admitted to the US – February 14, 1912
Postal abbreviation – AZ
Capital – Phoenix
Area – 113,593.91 [6th largest in the US]
Population as of census 2010 – 6,392,017 [16th largest in the US]
Population density per square mile – 56.3 [33rd largest in the US]
Area codes – 480, 520, 602, 623, 928
Zip codes – 85001 – 86556
Number of counties – 15
State nickname – Grand Canyon State
State motto – "Ditat Deus," God Enriches
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Fun facts –
-Most of Arizona observes Mountain Standard Time on a year round basis. The Navajo Nation, located in the northeast corner of the state, observes the daylight savings time change.
-The age of a saguaro cactus is determined by its height.
-At one time camels were used to transport goods across Arizona.
Law Schools
-University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law
-Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
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47 New Mexico
Date admitted to the US – January 6, 1912
Postal abbreviation – NM
Capital – Santa Fe
Area – 121,590.1 [5th largest in the US]
Population as of census 2010 – 2,059,179 [36th largest in the US]
Population density per square mile – 17.0 [45th largest in the US]
Area codes – 505
Zip codes – 87001 - 88439
Number of counties – 33
State nickname – Land of Enchantment
State motto – "Crescit eundo" - It grows as it goes
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Fun facts –
-Santa Fe is the highest capital city in the United States at 7,000 feet above sea level.
-Each October, Albuquerque hosts the world's largest international hot air balloon fiesta.
-One out of every four workers in New Mexico works directly for the Federal Government.
-Tens of thousands of bats live in the Carlsbad Caverns. Its largest chamber is more than 10 football fields long and about 22 stories high.
Law Schools
-University of New Mexico School of Law
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46 Oklahoma
Date admitted to the US – November 16, 1907
Postal abbreviation – OK
Capital – Oklahoma City
Area – 69,898.8 [19th largest in the US]
Population as of census 2010 – 3,751,351 [28th largest in the US]
Population density per square mile – 54.7 [36th largest in the US]
Area codes – 405, 580, 918
Zip codes – 73001 - 74966
Number of counties – 77
State nickname – The Sooner State
State motto – "Labor omnia vincit" - Labor Conquers All Things
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Fun facts –
-The world's first parking meter was set in Oklahoma City, on July 16, 1935.
-Boise City, Oklahoma was the only city in the United States to be bombed during World War II. A B-17 Bomber based at Dalhart Army Air Base dropped six practice bombs on the town on July 5, 1943.
-The National Cowboy Hall of Fame is located in Oklahoma City.
-The town of Beaver claims to be the Cow Chip Throwing Capital of the World. The World Championship Cow Chip Throw is held here each April.
-Oklahoma is tribal headquarters for 39 Native American tribes.
-April 22, 1889 was the first day homesteading was permitted. On that date, 50,000 people swarmed into the area. Those who tried to beat the noon starting time were called Sooners.
Law Schools
-University of Oklahoma College of Law
-Oklahoma City University School of Law
-University of Tulsa College of Law
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45 Utah
Date admitted to the US – January 4, 1896
Postal abbreviation – UT
Capital – Salt Lake City
Area – 84,896.9 [12th largest in the US]
Population as of census 2010 – 2,763,885 [33rd largest in the US]
Population density per square mile – 33.6 [41st largest in the US]
Area codes – 435, 801
Zip codes – 84001 - 84791
Number of counties – 29
State nickname – The Beehive State
State motto – Industry
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Fun facts –
-The world's first transcontinental railroad was completed at Promontory where the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met on May 10, 1869.
-The Great Salt Lake covers 2,100 square miles, with an average depth of 13 feet. The deepest point is 34 feet.
-Because of the state's inland location, Utah's snow is unusually dry, “the world's greatest powder”. Fourteen Alpine ski resorts operate in Utah.
-Utah has the highest literacy rate in the nation.
Law School
-Brigham Young University - J Reuben Clark Law School
-University of Utah, SJ Quinney College of Law
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