Arkansas (AR)
Arkansas's Web Site and Kid's Page 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 State's Tree: Pine State's Song: Arkansas ; Oh, Arkansas |