Arkansas (/ˈɑrkənsɔː/ ) is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquin name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares a border with six states, with its eastern border largely defined by the Mississippi River. Its diverse geography ranges from the mountainous regions of the Ozarks and the Ouachita Mountains, which make up the U.S. Interior Highlands, to the eastern lowlands along the Mississippi River. The capital and most populous city is Little Rock, located in the central portion of the state. (via Wikipedia)
Capital:
Little Rock
Largest City:
Little Rock
Latitude:
33° 00′ N to 36° 30′ N
Longitude:
89° 39′ W to 94° 37′ W
Land Area:
52,068
134,856
Time Zone:
Central: UTC-6/DST-5
Elevation Lowest Point:
55
17
Governor:
Mike Beebe (D)
State Song:
The Arkansas Traveler
Arkansas (You Run Deep In Me)
Arkansas
Oh, Arkansas
Highest Point:
Mount Magazine
Flower:
Apple blossom
Lieutenant Governor:
Bill Halter (D)
Gemstone:
Diamond
Full Name:
State of Arkansas
Lowest Point:
Ouachita River
Admittance Date:
Jun 15, 1836
Representatives:
3 Democrats, 1 Republican
Senators:
Blanche Lincoln (D), Mark Pryor (D)
Demonym:
Arkansan
Name:
Arkansas
Motto:
Regnat populus (Latin)
Elevation Highest Point:
840
2,753
Total Area:
53,179
137,002
Area of Inland Water:
2876
1,110
Also Known As:
The Natural State (current), The Land of Opportunity (former)
Website:
www.arkansas.gov
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