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Nicknamed the "Land of Opportunity," Arkansas, which joined the Union in 1836, was the 25th state. 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 is the only state in which diamonds have been mined, although today the mine operates only as a tourist attraction. The state flower is the apple blossom. ...Read more here: Arkansas - The Land of Opportunity

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 Bird:

Mockingbird

State Flower:

Apple blossom

State Tree:

Pine (pinus)

State Songs:

Arkansas / Oh, Arkansas

• Briar Chase
• Capitol Heights
• Centerton Neighborhood Watch
• Cross Keys Property Owners Association
• East Robins Community Watch
• Legacy Pointe Property Owners' Association
• Living Springs Neighborhood
• Standing Oaks Property Owners Association
• The Farm Neighborhood Association
• The May - Lecta - Sweet Neighborhood Association

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