Arkansas

=Arkansas=

Source: http://www.nationalatlas.gov/printable/reference.html#Arkansas

**About Arizona**

The early French explorers of the state gave it its name, which is probably a phonetic spelling for the French word for "downriver" people, a reference to the Quapaw Indians and the river along which they settled. Arkansas, which joined the Union in 1836, was the 25th state. Arkansas' early economy was largely one of agriculture, with cotton as the main cash crop. Sawmilling was the earliest industry. Cotton and lumber are still important, but they no longer dominate the economy. Today, Arkansas' manufacturing income exceeds its agricultural income, but the state's basic wealth is still in its farms, forests, and mines. Arkansas is a beautiful land of mountains and valleys, thick forests and fertile plains. The Ozark and Ouachita mountain ranges in northern and western Arkansas are known as the Highlands; the southern and eastern parts of Arkansas are called the Lowlands. Tourists enjoy the state's natural beauty, its many recreational facilities and its historic sites. Arkansas' mineral and hot spring waters are well-known.

Source: http://usa.usembassy.de/arkansas.htm

A diamond on a red field represents the only place in North America where diamonds have been discovered and mined. The twenty-five white stars around the diamond mean that Arkansas was the twenty-fifth state to join the Union. The top of four stars in the center represents that Arkansas was a member of the Confederate States during the Civil War. The other three stars represent Spain, France and the United States, countries that had earlier ruled the land that includes Arkansas. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkansas_flag

State Seal
**State Facts**

**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 City: 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 Bird: Mockingbird State Flower: Apple Blossum State Tree: Pine (pinus) State Song: Arkansas Oh, Arkansas **

Source: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/arkansas.html

**Population & Cities**
Largest City: Little Rock Second Largest City: Fort Smith Persons Per Square Mile:** 51
 * Population: 2,855,390

Source: http://www.census.gov/schools/facts/arkansas.html

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