State of Arkansas: The Land of Opportunity or The Natural State
Top attractions
- Little Rock, the capital city of Arkansas
– Arkansas State Capitol (https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/state-capitol/state-capitol-tour-information)
– Rock Town Distillery: 1201 Main St, Little Rock (Arkansas’ first legal distillery since prohibition. Daily Tours; Web: http://www.rocktowndistillery.com/) - Blanchard Springs Caverns (https://www.blanchardsprings.org/)
- Chrystal Bridges Museum of American Art (https://crystalbridges.org/)
- Anthony Chapel (https://www.garvangardens.org/weddings/anthony_chapel/)
- Moro Bay State Park (https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/moro-bay-state-park)
- Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (https://www.turpentinecreek.org/)
- Bill Clinton Birthplace Home (Hope, Arkansas)
Data & Facts
State Name
Arkansas – State Abbr.: AR
Statehood
15-Jun-1836
– Statehood Ranking: 25
Land Area
52,068 sqaremiles (134,851 qkm)
– Land Area Ranking: 27
Population
Ca. 3 million (estimates 2017); 2,673,400 (census 2000)
(2000; Census every 10 years)
Capital
Little Rock
Biggest City
Little Rock
Nickname
The Land of Opportunity or The Natural State
Motto
Regnat Populus (== The People Rule)
Highest Point
860 m / 2,822 ft (Mt. Magazine)
Lowest Point
16,76 m / 55 ft (Quachita River)
Dayligh Saving Time: yes
Tree
The Pine Tree
Flower
The Apple Blossom
Bird
The Mockingbird
Animal
White-tail Deer
Song
“Arkansas (You run deep in me)” (by Wayland Holyfield)
