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Arkansas

US State
NicknameThe Natural State (current)
The Land of Opportunity (former)
MottoRegnat populus (Latin)
Official languagesEnglish
DemonymArkansan; Arkansawyer
CapitalLittle Rock
Largest cityLittle Rock
Largest metro areaLittle Rock Metropolitan Area
Area
Area Ranked29th
Total53179 sq mi 137002 km2
Width239 mi 385 km
Length261 mi 420 km
% water2.09
Population
Pop. Rank32nd
Total2,855,390 (2008 est.)
2,673,400 (2000)
Density51.34 /sq mi 19.82 /km2
Elevation
Highest pointMount Magazine
2753 ft 840 m
Mean650 ft 198 m
Lowest pointOuachita River
55 ft 17 m
Other information
Admission to UnionJune 15, 1836 (25th)
GovernorMike Beebe (D)
Lieutenant GovernorBill Halter (D)
LegislatureGeneral Assembly
Upper houseSenate
Lower houseHouse of Representatives
U.S. SenatorsBlanche Lincoln (D)
Mark Pryor (D)
U.S. House delegation3 Democrats, 1 Republican
Timezone
Time zoneCentral: UTC-6/DST-5

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Arkansas (c-enen-us-Arkansas.oggˈɑrkənsɔː ) 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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Arkansas well-prepared, says Petrino - Today's THV Tweet this news
Today's THV--The University of -Arkansas- football team wrapped up its final session of full-practice Thursday in preparation for its Saturday contest vs. ... - Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:26:54 GMT+00:00
Cent. Arkansas 47, Elizabeth City St. 20 - ESPN Tweet this news
ESPN--Associated Press CONWAY, Ark. -- Nathan Dick threw for 351 yards and three touchdowns and Kenneth Robey caught three TD passes as Central -Arkansas- defeated ... - Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:05:35 GMT+00:00
Insurance Company Determines Flowers Started Arkansas House Fire - How? - Gather.com Tweet this news
Gather.com--A fire that did over $20000 in damage to an -Arkansas- home was started by a pot of flowers. The flowers that started the -Arkansas- house fire weren't some odd ... - Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:36:57 GMT+00:00
Arkansas AG McDaniel launches inquiry over Monsanto soybean trait - WREG Tweet this news
WREG--By AP LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -Arkansas- Attorney General Dustin McDaniel is launching an inquiry into the marketing practices of Monsanto Co. and its ... - Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:47:31 GMT+00:00
Arkansas AG McDaniel launches Monsanto inquiry - BusinessWeek Tweet this news
BusinessWeek---Arkansas- Attorney General Dustin McDaniel is launching an inquiry into the marketing practices of Monsanto Co. and its Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybean trait. ... - Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:43:15 GMT+00:00
Pay Arkansas Driver License Reinstatement Fees Online - MarketWatch (press release) Tweet this news
MarketWatch (press release)--LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sep 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A new online service introduced by the -Arkansas- Department of Finance and Administration Office of Driver ... - Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:06:25 GMT+00:00
No. 22 Auburn's Newton set to make debut at quarterback against Arkansas State - WHNT Tweet this news
WHNT--The 22nd-ranked Tigers' new quarterback will make his debut against -Arkansas- State on Saturday night. Newton has been much talked about since his arrival on ... - Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:05:34 GMT+00:00
Arkansas Razorbacks football 2010 outlook - Fayetteville Flyer Tweet this news
Fayetteville Flyer--Oh my, it's nearly football time for the -Arkansas- Razorbacks. And for the first time that I can ... - Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:47:07 GMT+00:00
Clinton returns to Arkansas for Lincoln, Causey - CNN Political Ticker (blog) Tweet this news
CNN Political Ticker (blog)--Washington (CNN) - Former President Bill Clinton heads back to his home state of -Arkansas- next week to campaign for two Democratic candidates. ... - Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:10:40 GMT+00:00
Arkansas offensive line may be finding its groove - The Associated Press Tweet this news
The Associated Press--FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. DeMarcus Love still remembers his first reaction to -Arkansas- coach Bobby Petrino's playbook. Love, then wrapping up his redshirt ... - Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:10:20 GMT+00:00

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Presidential elections results
Year Republican Democratic
2008 58.72% 638,017 38.86% 422,310
2004 54.31% 572,898 44.55% 469,953
2000 51.31% 472,940 45.86% 422,768
1996 36.80% 325,416 53.74% 475,171
1992 35.48% 337,324 53.21% 505,823
1988 56.37% 466,578 42.19% 349,237
1984 60.47% 534,774 38.29% 338,646
1980 48.13% 403,164 47.52% 398,041
1976 34.93% 268,753 64.94% 499,614
1972 68.82% 445,751 30.71% 198,899
1968* 31.01% 189,062 30.33% 184,901
1964 43.41% 243,264 56.06% 314,197
1960 43.06% 184,508 50.19% 215,049
*State won by George Wallace
of the American Independent Party,
at 38.65%, or 235,627 votes

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Rank City 2007 2008 Pop.
1. Little Rock 189,515 Central
2. Fort Smith 84,716 Northwest
3. Fayetteville 73,372 Northwest
4. Springdale 68,180 Northwest
5. Jonesboro 63,690 Northeast
6. North Little Rock 59,430 Central
7. Conway 57,544 Central
8. Rogers 56,726 Northwest
9. Pine Bluff 50,408 Southeast
10. Hot Springs 39,467 Southwest
11. Bentonville 35,526 Northwest
12. Jacksonville 31,351 Central
13. Texarkana 30,087 Southwest
14. Benton 29,452 Central
15. Russellville 27,602 Northwest
16. West Memphis 27,070 Northeast
17. Paragould 24,800 Northeast
18. Sherwood 24,542 Central
19. Cabot 23.614 Central
20. Van Buren 22,543 Northwest
21. Searcy 22,299 Central
22. El Dorado 19,905 Southeast
23. Bella Vista 16,388 Northwest
24. Maumelle 16,201 Central
25. Blytheville 16,105 Northeast
26. Bryant 15,040 Central
27. Siloam Springs 14,825 Northwest
28. Forrest City 13,281 Northeast
29. Harrison 13,108 Northwest
30. Mountain Home 12,592 Northwest
31. Marion 12,217 Northeast
32. Magnolia 11,766 Southwest
33. Camden 11,512 Southeast
34. Arkadelphia 11,130 Southwest
35. Hope 10,378 Southwest

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State of Arkansas

State capital: Little Rock
TopicsList of Topics: Arkansans * Constitution * Culture * Education * Geography * Government * Governor (List) * History * Images * Places * Politics * Visitor Attractions
RegionsArkansas River Valley * Ark La Tex * Bayou Bartholomew * Central Arkansas * Crowley's Ridge * Four State Area * Delta * Mississippi Alluvial Plain * Osage Plains * Ouachita Mountains * Ozarks * Piney Woods * South Arkansas * Timberlands * Western Arkansas *
MetrosLittle Rock-North Little Rock-Conway * Fayetteville Springdale Rogers * Fort Smith * Texarkana * Jonesboro * Pine Bluff * Hot Springs *
Largest citiesLittle Rock * Fort Smith * Fayetteville * Springdale * Jonesboro * North Little Rock * Pine Bluff * Conway * Rogers * Hot Springs
Other citiesBatesville * Benton * Bentonville * Blytheville * Cabot * El Dorado * Harrison * Helena West Helena * Hope * Jacksonville * Mountain Home * Paragould * Russellville * Searcy * Sherwood * Texarkana * Van Buren * West Memphis
CountiesArkansas * Ashley * Baxter * Benton * Boone * Bradley * Calhoun * Carroll * Chicot * Clark * Clay * Cleburne * Cleveland * Columbia * Conway * Craighead * Crawford * Crittenden * Cross * Dallas * Desha * Drew * Faulkner * Franklin * Fulton * Garland * Grant * Greene * Hempstead * Hot Spring * Howard * Independence * Izard * Jackson * Jefferson * Johnson * Lafayette * Lawrence * Lee * Lincoln * Little River * Logan * Lonoke * Madison * Marion * Miller * Mississippi * Monroe * Montgomery * Nevada * Newton * Ouachita * Perry * Phillips * Pike * Poinsett * Polk * Pope * Prairie * Pulaski * Randolph * Saline * Scott * Searcy * Sebastian * Sevier * Sharp * St. Francis * Stone * Union * Van Buren * Washington * White * Woodruff * Yell

Former Confederate States of America (CSA)

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