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The Natural State
The term Arkansas means "south wind"
Emergency 911
Arkansas State Police 501-618-8000
| Capital | Little Rock |
| Statehood | June 15, 1836 |
| Population | 2.67 million |
| Land area | 53,187 Sq. mi. 27th in size |
| State Motto | Regnat Populus (The People Rule) |
| Bird | Mockingbird |
| Flower | Apple blossom |
| Tree | Pine |
| Insect | Honeybee |
| Fish (unofficial) | Rainbow Darter |
| Average Annual Temperature | 61.4 Degrees F. |
Other Facts
Arkansas has 600,000 acres of lakes, 9,700 miles of streams and rivers, and over 2.6 million acres of national forests.
Arkansas has the only diamond mine open to the public in the world.
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