Arkansas (AR) |
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Arkansas's Web Site and Kid's Page |
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Capital City: |
Little Rock | |
Nickname: |
The Natural State / Land of Opportunity / Wonder State | |
Motto: |
Regnat Populus (The people rule) | |
Statehood: |
June 15, 1836 (25th) | |
Origin of State's Name: |
French interpretation of a Sioux word "acansa," meaning "downstream place." | |
Largest Cities: |
Little Rock, Fort Smith, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Jonesboro | |
Border States: |
Louisiana, Mississippi - Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas | |
Land Area: |
52,075 sq. mi.; 27th largest |  |
State's Bird: |
Mockingbird | |
State's Flower: |
Apple blossom (carnegiea gigantea) | |
State's Tree: |
Pine (pinus) | |
State's Song: |
Arkansas ; Oh, Arkansas | |
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