Discover Arizona: Fun Facts for Kids!

The Grand Canyon State Fun Facts for Kids!

Learn about the amazing land of deserts, canyons, and sunshine

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• Geography and Climate
• History of Arizona
• Phoenix: The Capital City
• Amazing Nature and Wildlife
• Sports in Arizona
• Fun Facts

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Geography and Climate

Discover deserts, canyons, and diverse landscapes!

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• 6th largest U.S. state by area
• Southwest, landlocked
• Borders California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Mexico
• Capital and biggest city: Phoenix (1.6 million people)
• Desert south, pine forests and mountains north

• Largest hot desert in North America
• Two rainy seasons - winter and summer
• Iconic saguaro cactus grows here
• Home to Sonoran Desert tortoise

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• 6th: Largest State by Area
• 7.3M: Population
• 1.6M: Phoenix Population
• 1912: Statehood Year

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History

How Arizona became a state!

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1821: Part of Mexico After independence from Spain 1848: Mexican-American War Most land ceded to USA 1853: Gadsden Purchase Southern Arizona bought from Mexico 1912: Statehood 48th state on February 14

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Phoenix: The Capital

Sunshine, growth, and fun!

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• Capital and #1 city - 1.6 million people
• Metro area: over 5 million
• Settled in 1867 near rivers for farming
• Known for hot summers and sunny weather
• Home to universities and big companies

• 5th largest city in USA
• Hottest major US city
• Grows fast - lots of new people!

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Amazing Nature and Wildlife

Canyons, forests, and cool animals!

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• World-famous wonder
• Over 1 mile deep
• Huge national park
• Northern AZ has snowy mountains and ski areas

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🏜️ Saguaro Cactus Icon of the desert, arms like hugs, birds nest inside

🦋 Grand Canyon Massive colorful canyon, raft the river!

🌲 Pine Forests North AZ - hike, ski in winter

🐢 Desert Tortoise Lives 50+ years, digs burrows

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Sports Teams

Football, hockey, and more excitement!

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• Arizona Cardinals - NFL Football
• Oldest NFL team (since 1898)
• Play at State Farm Stadium in Glendale
• Reached Super Bowl in 2009
• Arizona Coyotes - NHL Hockey (recently moved to Utah)

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Fun Facts

Cool trivia about Arizona!

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• 27: Native American Tribes
• 300K+: Navajo Citizens
• 1/4: Land is Reservations
• 48th: State to Join USA

Deserts, Grand Canyon, Phoenix, Sports & More! Thanks for watching - Questions?

The Grand Canyon State Rocks! 🌵🏜️

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