USA History
Arkansas
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: June 15, 1836
Capital: Little Rock
Known as: Land of Opportunity, Razorback State
Motto: The people rule
Bird: Mockingbird
Insect: Honeybee
Flower: Apple Blossom
Gem: Diamond
Song: "Arkansas"
Tree: Pine
Area: 53,182 Square miles
Number of Counties: 75
Highest point: 2,753 feet (Magazine Mountain)
Lowest point: 55 feet (Ouachita River)