Arkansas
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| Abbreviation | AR Source: United States Postal Service - Abbreviations |
|---|---|
| Capital | Little Rock |
| Population | 2,915,918 Source: Resident Population Data - 2010 Census |
| Governor | Mike Bebee (Democrat, to January 2015) |
| Entered the Union | June 15, 1836 as the 25th state |
| Motto | Regnat Populus (The People Rule) |
| Nickname | The Natural State, The Land of Opportunity |
| Flower | Apple Blossom |
| Bird | Mockingbird |
| Song | "Arkansas" |
| Professional Sports Teams | No NFL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, MLS, or NHL teams. (sports listing policy) |
| Origin of Name | From the Quapaw word meaning "south wind" |
| Historical Sites | Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Toltec Mounds National Archeological State Park, Pea Ridge National Military Park |
| Points of Interest | Hot Springs National Park, Buffalo National River, the Ozark Mountains, Clinton Presidential Center and Park |
| Bordering States | Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi. |
| Flag |  |
Follow these links to read articles about Arkansas from Encyclopedias and Almanacs:
Official State Links
- Arkansas.gov: Your Bridge to State & Local eGovernment
http://www.state.ar.us/
This is the official website for the State of Arkansas. - Arkansas State Library
http://www.asl.lib.ar.us/
Here is the homepage for the Arkansas State Library. - The Old State House Museum
http://www.oldstatehouse.com/
Here is the homepage for the Old State House Museum, a museum of the Arkansas Department of Heritage. - Arkansas History Commission: the Arkansas State Archives
http://www.ark-ives.com/
Here is the homepage for the Arkansas State Archives. - Arkansas State Parks
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/
Here is the homepage for Arkansas State Parks. - Arkansas the Natural State
http://www.arkansas.com
Here is the official state website for the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism. - Arkansas.gov Travel and Visitor Information
http://www.state.ar.us/travel_tour.php
Here is the official state travel website for Arkansas.
Other State Links
- 50states.com: Arkansas
http://www.50states.com/arkansas.htm
The site provides a wealth of information about Arkansas. It includes everything from the highest point to county profile to climate. - Things To Do in Arkansas
http://www.thingstodo.com/states/AR/index.htm
ThingsToDo.com is an online guide to information about entertainment, recreation, and travel in Arkansas, and includes the state's interesting facts, famous people, and special events. - Roadside America: Arkansas Attractions
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/map/ar.html
Roadside America describes itself as an online guide to offbeat attractions. This site offers reviews of "weird sites along the highway" in Arkansas. - The Aerospace Education Center
http://www.aerospaced.org/
The Aerospace Education Center is Arkansas' #1 entertainment and education attraction. - FedStats: MapStat: United States: Arkansas
http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/states/05000.html
Fast access to statistics from more than 100 federal agencies on "economic and population trends, crime, education, health care, aviation safety, energy use, farm production and more" in Arkansas.
- The United States' only active diamond mine is located near Murfreesboro. It is operated as a tourist attraction. Diamonds are also Arkansas' state gem.
- Arkansas has experienced only one major earthquake. The New Madrid earthquake of 1811-1812 affected the northeastern part of the state.
- Little Rock got its name from a natural stone landmark on the bank of the Arkansas River. There was also a "Big Rock" located further upstream.
- President Bill Clinton was born in Hope, but he grew up in Hot Springs, site of Arkansas' most popular national park.
Some Famous People from this State
- Maya Angelou, dancer, poet, and author of many books, including I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- Hattie Caraway, first woman Senator
- Johnny Cash, country-western singer
- Presidents from Arkansas with links to ipl2's POTUS (Presidents of the United States) page:
- William Jefferson Clinton, 42nd President of the U.S. and former Governor of Arkansas
- Douglas MacArthur, Five-Star General in the U.S. Army
- Mary Steenburgen, actress
- Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart