47 Fun Facts About Arizona [Free Fact Cards]

Are you ready to dive into some fun facts about a really cool place? Today, we’re going on a virtual adventure to Arizona! Arizona is a state in the United States, and it’s famous for its sunny skies, huge deserts, and some really tall cacti. So, grab your water bottles and sun hats, because we’re about to explore the wonders of Arizona with these facts about Arizona!

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Let’s talk about one of the most amazing places in Arizona – the Grand Canyon. This giant canyon is like a giant sculpture made by nature. It’s really, really big – so big that you could fit your whole school in it many times over! The Grand Canyon is so beautiful and colorful that people worldwide come to see it.

Arizona isn’t just deserts and canyons, though. Did you know that it has big forests and snowy mountains too? It’s like a playground for all sorts of outdoor fun, from hiking in the forests to skiing down the mountains. Arizona’s got a bit of everything for everyone!

And here’s something super cool – Arizona has a lot of history. Long before it was a state, Native American tribes like the Navajo and Hopi lived there. They have rich cultures and traditions that are still celebrated today. Arizona is a place where you can learn a lot about different ways of living and history.

So, are you ready to learn more fun facts about Arizona? From its famous Grand Canyon to its hidden forests and rich history, there’s so much to discover. Let’s jump in and explore all the exciting things that make Arizona such a special place!

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Facts about Arizona

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  1. Arizona became a part of the U.S. after the American-Mexican war in 1848.
  2.  Arizona has more boats per capita than any other state in the country.
  3.  The world’s largest solar telescope is at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Sells, Arizona.
  4. Women in Arizona were granted the right to vote eight years before national suffrage.
  5. The Arizona Capital Is Bigger Than You Think
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  1. Arizona is home to 75+ licensed craft breweries (and growing).
  2. One night in 1997, hundreds of residents across Phoenix reported seeing UFOs flying through the sky.
  3. More than 100 wineries and 22 varieties of wine are produced in Arizona.
  4. You can find roadrunners running up to 17mph from their enemies in Arizona. Dynamite wielding coyotes remain harder to spot.
  5. Arizona has its own London Bridge
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  1. Arizona is famous for the Grand Canyon, which is over a mile deep, 227 miles long, and up to 18 miles wide.
  2. Arizona Was Not A State Until 1912
  3. Arizona Doesn’t Follow Daylight Savings Time
  4. Arizona’s official state colors are blue and gold.
  5. There are 22 national parks and monuments in Arizona.
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  1. Arizona was the first state to have a drive-through McDonalds, which opened in 1975.
  2. In Arizona, a man once stole a diamond valued at $160,000 and exchanged it for $20 worth of pot
  3. Arizona’s Sonoran Desert is the only place on earth where the iconic saguaro cactus grows.
  4. Pluto was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh with an astrograph telescope at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff on February 18, 1930.
  5. A saguaro cactus can store up to nine tons of water.
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  1. The U.S. mail is still delivered by mule in one remote part of Arizona on the Havasupai reservation.
  2. Two of the top rated waterfalls in the United States are located in Arizona: Grand Falls and Havasu Falls.
  3.  The world’s largest collection of optical telescopes is located at Mount Graham near Safford, Arizona. It consists of 18 telescopes operated by 15 institutions from six countries
  4.  NASA astronauts are trained in Meteor Crater, a 50,000-year-old crater created by a nickel-iron meteorite, to prepare for missions on the moon.
  5. Arizona chefs and restaurants have received more than 50 James Beard nominations since 2010
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  1. Arizona was once a Mexican state.
  2. Arizona has a monsoon season
  3. Phoenix Is The Hottest City In The US
  4. According to Travel + Leisure, three of the 10 world’s best destination spas are in Arizona (two in Tucson and one in Sedona).
  5. Humphrey’s Peak is the tallest mountain in the state, standing at 12,637 feet.
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  1. Arizona is the largest copper producing state in the Union, which is reflected by the copper star on its flag.
  2. Arizona grows enough cotton each year to make more than one pair of jeans for every person in the United States.
  3.  Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, is the most populous state capital in the U.S..
  4. Arizona’s official state colors are blue and gold
  5.  Arizona is famous for the Grand Canyon, which is over a mile deep, 227 miles long, and up to 18 miles wide.
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  1. The Palo Verde is the official state tree. Its name means “green stick” and it blooms a brilliant yellow-gold in April or May.
  2. Arizona is one of the four corner states, meaning that you can be in four states at the same time at the Four Corners Monument.
  3.  The only place in the country where mail is delivered by boat is Lake Havasu City, Arizona .
  4. The O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona is the site of the most famous gunfight in the history of the Wild West.
  5. Arizona has astounding Mesoamerican ball courts
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  1. The Arizona Trail is 800 miles long and is dedicated to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing.
  2. The State Bird of Arizona is the Cactus Wren.
  3. Two of the top rated waterfalls in the United States are located in Arizona: Grand Falls and Havasu Falls.
  4. Arizona has 35 state parks and natural areas preserving the state’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources.
  5. More than 50% of Arizona lies at an elevation of more than 4,000 feet above sea level.
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  1. The Grand Canyon National Park is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and the only one located within the United States.
  2. Two of the top-rated waterfalls in the United States are located in Arizona: Grand Falls and Havasu Falls.
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