Interesting facts about Arizona:
Navajo is the third most spoken language
Since Arizona is a state in the USA, obviously, English is the most spoken language here. It’s also not surprising that Spanish is another common language since the area is so close to Mexico. However, did you know that Arizona’s third most spoken language is Navajo? That’s primarily due to the large Navajo population that lives in and around the Navajo reservation.
There are around 4,000 mountain peaks in the state
When you think about mountain states in the US, you probably think about Colorado or Utah. However, neither of those states holds the record for the most mountain peaks. With nearly 4000 mountain peaks, Arizona is one of the most mountainous states in the US. Of these mountains, 26 even reach an altitude of over 10,000 feet.
The lowest point in Arizona is 70 feet
You can’t just mention the state’s highest point in a list of Arizona interesting facts. You also need to see the difference with the state’s lowest point. The lowest point in Arizona is in San Luis, Arizona, where the state borders Sonora. Here, the Colorado River reaches just 70 feet above sea level.
The state animal is the ringtail cat
While Arizona already has a state bird, they also have another state animal. The ringtail cat is the official state mammal. This animal is around the size of a raccoon and is closer to a raccoon than a cat. They’re native to southern Arizona and can be found in Saguaro National Park. However, they like to keep to themselves and don’t come out if they sense people.