Arizona State Information

Welcome to the Arizona information page! Take a look around and learn more about Arizona's history, and view some interesting facts and pieces of trivia. You can also find tips for scenic road trips and information about AZ auto insurance. If you are moving to the great state of Arizona, you will be interested in tips to help you get started including: information about changing your driver’s license, help with getting an auto insurance quote and even a handy Allstate Moving Checklist to get you organized.

Little Bit of History

The state of Arizona encompasses 113,998 square miles and is ranked 6th in the nation's total area. It was the 48th state to enter the union on February 14, 1912. The origin of the name Arizona is debated, so the Spanish phrase arida zona meaning dry region or the Basque phrase aritz onak meaning good oaks or the O'odham ali sonak meaning small spring are all possibilities.

Essentials

Motto -

Ditat Deus
God enriches

Capital - 

Phoenix

Time Zone - 

Mountain

Demonym - 

Arizonan

Quarter

Introduced - 2008

Song

Arizona

Come to this land of sunshine
To this land where life is young.

Where the wide, wide world is waiting, The songs that will now be sung.

Did You Know?

• Arizona leads the nation in copper production.
• The world's largest solar telescope is located at Kitts Peak National Observatory in the city of Sells.
• The Hopi Indians of Arizona are noted for growing their multicolored corn.
• Grand Canyon's Marble Canyon got its name from its thousand-foot-thick seam of marble and for its walls eroded to a polished glass finish.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you moving to the great state of Arizona? Here are a few useful tips to help you stay organized throughout your move.

Driving in Arizona
Browse through the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division website and prepare yourself with important information such as requirements for obtaining your Arizona driver's license and vehicle registration information.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
Stay organized and don't forget anything throughout the moving process with these helpful tools:

• Stay on track with the Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format)!
• Take a full inventory of your belongings with Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, or download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Always research your moving company's registration number, references, and complaint history. For more information, visit Relocation.com

Need an Insurance Policy in Arizona?
Find out if switching to Allstate might save you money by getting an auto insurance quote today (it's easy!) You can also talk to your neighborhood Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Arizona State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Arizona visit:

• Arizona State Catastrophe Information
• Arizona Auto Insurance Coverages

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