| Capital City: |
Little Rock |
| Statehood: |
June 15, 1836 |
| Population: |
2,554,000 |
| Nickname: |
The Natural State / Land of Opportunity / Wonder State |
| Motto: |
Regnat Populus (The people rule) |
| Origin of State Name: |
French interpretation of a Sioux word "acansa," meaning "downstream place." |
| Counties: |
75 |
| Largest Cities: |
Little Rock, Fort Smith, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Jonesboro |
| Border States: |
Louisiana, Mississippi - Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas |
| Land Area: |
52,082 sq. mi.; 27th largest |
| Highest Point: |
Magazine Mountain, 2,753 ft |
| Lowest Point: |
Ouachita River, 55 ft |
| State Bird: |
Mockingbird |
| State Flower: |
Apple blossom |
| State Tree: |
Pine (pinus) |
| State Song: |
Arkansas Oh, Arkansas |
| State Web Site: |
www.state.ar.us |
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