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