Arizona Quiz
Arizona is in the West. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Phoenix |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | AZ |
| Nickname | The Grand Canyon State |
| Census region | West |
| Bordering states | California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico |
| Statehood | 1912 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 7,151,502 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 113,990 |
Sample questions
Q1In which year did Arizona become a state?
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1912
Arizona became the 48th state in 1912, the last of the contiguous 48 states to be admitted to the Union.
Q2Which state does NOT border Arizona?
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Ohio
Arizona meets California and Nevada to the west, Utah to the north, and Colorado and New Mexico to the east, touching Colorado only at the Four Corners.
Q3What is the postal abbreviation of Arizona?
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AZ
The postal abbreviation of Arizona is AZ.