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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 Bird: | Mockingbird |
| State Flower: | Apple blossom |
| State Tree: | Pine (pinus) |
| State Songs: | Arkansas Oh, Arkansas |
| E-mail your Congressperson: | U.S. House: 111th Congress U.S. Senate: 111th Congress Or look up your Congressperson in the Congressional Directory database! |
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