Arkansas is a southern U.S. state bordering the Mississippi River. It's known for its abundant park and wilderness areas, with terrain encompassing mountains, caves, rivers and hot springs. The rugged Ozarks region in its northwest has hiking...
Capital: Little Rock
Abbreviation: AR
Population: 3.046 million (2022)
Senators: Tom Cotton (Republican Party) and John Boozman (Republican Party)
Admitted to the Union: June 15, 1836 (25th)
Before statehood: Arkansas Territory
Demonym: Arkansan; Arkansawyer; Arkanite
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