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How Arizona Got It's Name

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Arizona's name came from the Papago "ali-shonak" meaning "small spring".The name became popular following the discovery of rich lodes of silver. People said that the silver was so pure that you could cut it with a knife. The word Arizona comes from the following: the Aztec Indian word "arizuma," that means "silver-bearing," from the Tohono O' Odham Indian word "Aleh-zone" which means "small spring," or the Pima Indian word "Ali Shonak" which also means "small spring." 

What's Arizona's Nickname?

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"The Grand Canyon State" - This nickname represents Arizona's greatest natural feature, The Grand Canyon. 
" The copper State"- This nickname represent's Arizona's copper mining. Arizona produces more copper than any other state. It would have been called "The Silver State" but all the silver was gone by the time arizona got it's nickname.

Where and What is Arizona Like?

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Arizona is located in the southwestern region of the United States. Phoenix is the largest city in Arizona and it's capital. Arizona is the  48th state. It was not an official state until February 14th, 1912. Arizona is more of a mountain and desert state. If you ever visit Arizona, bring a fan and LOTS of water.