The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Arizona:
Arizona – sixth most extensive of the 50 states of the United States of America. Arizona is located in the Southwestern United States and it is noted for its desert climate, exceptionally hot summers, and mild winters, but the high country in the north features pine forests and mountain ranges with cooler and wetter weather than the lower deserts. On February 24, 1863, the United States created the Territory of Arizona. Arizona joined the Union as the 48th state on February 14, 1912.
General reference
Names
Common name: Arizona
Pronunciation: Official name: State of Arizona Abbreviations and name codes Postal symbol: AZ ISO 3166-2 code: US-AZ Internet second-level domain: .az.us Nicknames Baby State (during the 47 years that Arizona was the newest state in the Union) Copper State Grand Canyon State (currently used on license plates) Sunset State Valentine State (Arizona gained statehood on February 14, 1912) Adjectival: Arizona Demonyms Arizonan Arizonian
Geography of Arizona
Geography of Arizona
Arizona is: a U.S. state, a federal state of the United States of America
Location
Northern hemisphere
Western hemisphere
Americas
North America
Anglo America
Northern America
United States of America
Contiguous United States
Southwestern United States
Mountain West United States
Population of Arizona: 7,151,502 (2020 U.S. Census) Area of Arizona: Atlas of Arizona
Places in Arizona
Places in Arizona
Cemeteries in Arizona
Historic places in Arizona
Ghost towns in Arizona
National Historic Landmarks in Arizona
National Register of Historic Places listings in Arizona
Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Arizona
National Natural Landmarks in Arizona
National Parks in Arizona
State parks in Arizona
Environment of Arizona
Climate of Arizona
Superfund sites in Arizona
Wildlife of Arizona
Fauna of Arizona
Birds of Arizona
Reptiles
Snakes of Arizona
Natural geographic features of Arizona
Lakes of Arizona
Mountain ranges of Arizona
Mountains of Arizona
Rivers of Arizona
Valleys of Arizona
Regions of Arizona
Regions of Arizona
Arizona Strip
Coconino Plateau
Colorado Plateau
Grand Canyon
Kaibab Plateau
Mogollon Plateau
Mogollon Rim
Mojave Desert
Monument Valley
North Central Arizona
Northeast Arizona
Northern Arizona
Oak Creek Canyon
Phoenix Metropolitan Area
Safford micropolitan area
San Francisco Volcanic Field
Sonoran Desert
Southern Arizona
Verde Valley
White Mountains
Administrative divisions of Arizona
The 15 counties of the state of Arizona
Municipalities in Arizona
Cities in Arizona
State capital of Arizona: Phoenix
Largest city in Arizona: Phoenix (fifth most populous city in the United States) City nicknames in Arizona Towns in Arizona
Demography of Arizona
Demographics of Arizona
Government and politics of Arizona
Politics of Arizona
Form of government: U.S. state government
United States congressional delegations from Arizona
Arizona State Capitol
Political party strength in Arizona
Branches of the government of Arizona
Government of Arizona
Executive branch of the government of Arizona
Governor of Arizona
Lieutenant Governor of Arizona
Secretary of State of Arizona
State Treasurer of Arizona
State departments
Arizona Department of Transportation
Legislative branch of the government of Arizona
Arizona Legislature (bicameral) Upper house: Arizona Senate Lower house: Arizona House of Representatives