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Arizona's official symbols
Nickname
The Grand Canyon State
State bird
Cactus Wren
State flower
Saguaro Cactus Blossom
State tree
Palo Verde
State motto
Ditat Deus ("God enriches")
State song
Arizona March Song
Capital
Phoenix
Statehood year
1912
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How Arizona got its nickname
Arizona is best known as "The Grand Canyon State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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