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| Name | Arkansas |
| Fullname | State of Arkansas |
| Nickname | The Natural State (current)&
The Land of Opportunity (former) |
| Motto | Regnat populus (Latin) |
| Motto English | The People Rule |
| Former | Arkansas Territory |
| Capital | Little Rock |
| Official Language | English |
| Demonym | Arkansan |
| Largest City | Little Rock |
| Largest Metro | Little Rock Metropolitan Area |
| Government | Info |
| Governor | Mike Beebe (D) |
| Lieutenant Governor | Bill Halter (D) |
| Senators | Blanche Lincoln (D)
Mark Pryor (D) |
| Representative | 3 Democrats, 1 Republican |
| General | Info |
| Area (km2) | 137,002 (29th) |
| Land Area | 134,856 |
| Water Area | 2876 |
| 2000Pop (old) | 2,673,400 |
| Population | 2,855,390 (2008 est.) &
2,673,400 (2000) (32nd) |
| Median Income | $24,375 (50th) |
| Density (km2) | 19.82 (34th) |
| Admission To Union | June 15, 1836 (25th) |
| TimeZone | Central: UTC-6/DST-5 |
| Latitude | 33° 00' N to 36° 30' N |
| Longitude | 89° 39' W to 94° 37' W |
| Highest Point | Mount Magazine (840 m) |
| Mean Elevation (m) | 198 |
| Lowest Point | Ouachita River (17 m) |
| TradAbbrev | Ark |
| Website | www.arkansas.gov |
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Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquin name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares a border with six states, with its eastern border largely defined by the Mississippi River. Its diverse geography ranges from the mountainous regions of the Ozarks and the Ouachita Mountains, which make up the U.S. Interior Highlands, to the eastern lowlands along the Mississippi River. The capital and most populous city is Little Rock, located in the central portion of the state.
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Unhappy With Leadership, Powell Vows To Take Charge - Arkansas News 
Arkansas News--It's obvious whenever -Arkansas- coach John Pelphrey talks about Powell, crediting his work ethic. It's clear he has earned the ...
Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:58:37 GMT+00:00
First Lady to Address Local Grads - NBC Washington
NBC Washington--Outside the Beltway, the first lady will address the Class of 2010 at the University of -Arkansas- at Pine Bluff on May 8. The University was established more ...
Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:06 GMT+00:00
SEC honors Fortson, Powell, Clarke - Today's THV
Today's THV--Fortson leads -Arkansas- in scoring at 18.1 points per game and has totaled more than 100 assists over 17 games. He is grabbing 5.3 rebounds per game and ...
Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:22:08 GMT+00:00
South Dakota State edges Arkansas, Coastal Carolina tops Wake Forest - College Baseball Insider
College Baseball Insider--In Fayetteville, Ark., South Dakota State scored two in the fourth and one in the sixth and held on to upset -Arkansas- in front of 1311 fans at Baum Stadium. ...
Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:15:15 GMT+00:00
Why I Still Stand With Blanche Lincoln - Huffington Post (blog)
Huffington Post (blog)--Her home state of -Arkansas- is centrist. Predictably, Republicans are chastising her vote for Obama's health care legislation. Progressive organizations ...
Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:08:30 GMT+00:00
Arkansas Razorbacks: Hogs represented on three all-SEC Teams - KY3
KY3--By Chris Replogle Sophomore Courtney Fortson was named a 2nd team all-SEC performer. Fortson led the Hogs with 18 points, ...
Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:04:18 GMT+00:00
Bill Halter, Blanche Lincoln's Primary Opponent, Promises Never To Become A ... - Huffington Post (blog)
Huffington Post (blog)--Blanche Lincoln in the -Arkansas- Democratic primary, announced Tuesday that he has never been a lobbyist and that he will never become a lobbyist. ...
Date : Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:51:22 GMT+00:00
Michelle Obama To Deliver Three Commencement Addresses - Huffington Post (blog)
Huffington Post (blog)--On May 8th, the First Lady will address the University of -Arkansas- at Pine Bluff. Established more than 130 years ago, the University began as the only ...
Date : Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:31:24 GMT+00:00
Michelle Obama to give University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff commencement address - Examiner.com
Examiner.com--On May 8, 2010 First Lady Michelle Obama is scheduled to address the University of -Arkansas- at Pine Bluff. The University of -Arkansas- at Pine Bluff is ...
Date : Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:36:41 GMT+00:00
Filing Deadline Closes in Arkansas - Main Justice
Main Justice--Tim Griffin, a former US attorney for the Eastern District of -Arkansas-, will be one of two candidates vying for the ...
Date : Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:36:13 GMT+00:00
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