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What state is AZ?

AZ = Arizona

AZ is the official two-letter USPS postal abbreviation for Arizona. The capital is Phoenix, and Arizona is in the West region. See the full Arizona profile for borders, nickname, symbols, and map practice.

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Quick facts

Abbreviation
AZ
Capital
Phoenix
Region
West
Nickname
The Grand Canyon State

Easy to confuse with

AL = Alabama
Not AZ
AK = Alaska
Not AZ
AR = Arkansas
Not AZ

FAQ

What state is AZ?

AZ is Arizona.

Is AZ Arizona?

Yes. AZ is the USPS postal abbreviation for Arizona.

What is the capital of Arizona?

The capital of Arizona is Phoenix.

Which states are easy to confuse with AZ?

Watch for codes like AL, AK, AR when you see AZ.