Arizona is the 6th largest state in the United States and the 48th to be admitted to the Union. Arizona was admitted to the Union on February 14th, 1912. Arizona is situated in the southwestern region of the United States of America.
Arizona borders New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, California and Colorado. In addition, it has an international border with the states of Sonora and Baja California in Mexico.
Arizona is home to the Grand Canyon, National Forests, Parks, Monuments and Indian Reservations. Arizona's nickname is the Grand Canyon State.