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This map of Arkansas details the major cities including Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Fayetteville. Other features include the Arkansas River, Beaver Lake, Millwood Lake, and the various surrounding states.
Arkansas Map Information
Arkansas was the 25th state accepted into the union and goes by many nicknames including the Land of Opportunity, the Razorback State, and the Natural State. The state is rich with resources mostly provided from the vast network of rivers. You’ll find many national parks and national forests when traveling through Arkansas, and they’ll be easy to reach with a good deal of interstates and highways connecting the state.
Other quick facts include the state motto; “The People Rule,” the state bird; the Mockingbird, and the state flower; the Apple Blossom. The state capital is Little Rock which is also the most populated city in the state.
Arkansas Statistics
Population: ~2,889,000 (2009 census)
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Change from 2000-2009: +8.1%
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Overall Size: 52,068 sq. miles
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People per Sq. Mile: 51.3
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Length: 260 miles
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Width: 240 miles
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High Point: Magazine Mountain – 2,753 ft.
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Male Population: 49% (2008 est.)
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Median Household Income: $38,800 (2008 est.)

