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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
State Flag of Arizona
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.
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
State Flag of New Mexico
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.
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
State Flag of Oklahoma
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.
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
State Flag of Utah
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.
