ARIZONA

The flag of Arizona does not contain a state seal but consists of 13 rays of red and gold (the Conquistador colors and of the flag of Spain) on the top half, representing the 13 counties of Arizona, as well as symbolizing Arizona's picturesque sunsets. There is a copper colored star in the center representing Arizona's copper-mining industry. The rest of the flag is colored blue, representing liberty.The flag was adopted on February 17, 1917 by the third state legislature.