Facts and Information for Arkansas

Map of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Refuges in Arkansas

Reference: www.fws.gov/refuges/refugeLocatorMaps/Arkansas.html

Official Arkansas State Website	http://www.state.ar.us/
State Capital	Little Rock
Origin of State Name	The name Arkansas is the French interpretation of a Sioux word: acansa, meaning "downstream place." Many state names trace their origin to native American Indian languages.
Joined the Union	Arkansas became the 25th state on June 15, 1836
State Bird	Common Mocking-bird Also known as Northern Mockingbird
State Mammal	White-tailed Deer
State Insect	Honey Bee
State Tree	Pine Tree
State Flower	Apple blossom
State Fruit and Vegetable	South Arkansas Vine Ripe Pink Tomato
State Mineral	Quartz crystal
State Rock	Bauxite
State Gemstone	Diamond
State Folk Dance	Square Dance
State Instrument	Fiddle
State Song	"Arkansaas"
State Motto	The people rule
State Nickname	The Natural State
State Creed	I believe in Arkansas as a land of opportunity and promise. I believe in the rich heritage of Arkansas and I honor the men and women who created this heritage. I bellieve in the youth of Arkansas who will build our future. I am proud of my state, I will uphold its constitution, obey its laws, and work for the good of all its citizens.
State Beverage	Milk
State Cooking Vessel	Dutch Oven
Time Zone Location	CST - Central Standard (GMT - 6 hours)
Population projected estimate for year 2010 based on U.S. Census 2000 results.
Male	1,407,520
Female	1,467,519
Total	2,875,039
Crime Information	Crime Statistics for 1997 - 2006
Median Household Income (latest figures available)	$33,948
Unemployment Rate	5.7
10 Largest Cities by Population	Little Rock Fort Smith Fayetteville Springdale Jonesboro North Little Rock Pine Bluff Conway Rogers Hot Springs
Cities and Towns	Arkansas Cities & Towns
Counties	Arkansas Counties
Major Universities	Major Arkansas Universities
Major Rivers	Major Arkansas Rivers
Major Lakes	Major Arkansas Lakes
Total Land Area	52,068.17 Square Miles
Total Water Area	1,110.45 Square Miles
Total of Both Land And Water Area	53,178.62 Square Miles
General Coastline	None
Lowest Elevation	Ouachita River; 55 feet
Highest Elevation	Magazine Mountain; 2,753 feet

REFERENCES
• Arkansas.gov, 2/1/2008, http://www.state.ar.us/
• The Traveler's Guide to Arkansas, 02/24/2008, http://www.soskids.arkansas.gov/9-12-history-symbols.html
• NWRS - Refuge Locator Map, 2/1/2008, http://www.fws.gov/refuges/refugeLocatorMaps/
• Interim Projections of the Male Population for the United States and States: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2030, 2/1/2008, http://www.census.gov/population/projections/SummaryTabA2.pdf
• Interim Projections of the Female Population for the United States and States: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2030, 2/1/2008, http://www.census.gov/population/projections/SummaryTabA3.pdf
• United States Crime Rates 1960 - 2006, 2/1/2008, http://www.disastercenter.com/crime/uscrime.htm
• Arkansas, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Arkansas&oldid=191599742 (last visited Feb. 16, 2008).