| State of Arkansas
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| Flag of Arkansas
| Seal of Arkansas
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| Nickname(s): The Natural State
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| Motto(s): Regnat Populus (The People Rule)
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| Capital | Little Rock
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| Largest City | Little Rock
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| Area | Ranked 29th
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| - Total | 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)
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| - Width | 239 miles (385 km)
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| - Length | 261 miles (420 km)
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| - % water | 2.09
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| - Latitude | 33°N to 36°30'N
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| - Longitude | 89°41'W to 94°42'W
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| Population | 32nd
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| - Total (2000) | 2,673,400
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| - Density | 51.34/sq mi 19.82/km² (34th)
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| Elevation |
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| - Highest point
| Mount Magazine 2,753 ft (840 m)
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| - Mean | 650 ft (198 m)
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| - Lowest point | Ouachita River 55 ft (17 m)
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| Confederate Admission
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| Old Union Admission
| June 15, 1836 (25th)
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| C.S. Representatives | {{{Representatives}}}
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| Time Zones |
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| - Time Zone(s) | Central (CST) &
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| Abbreviations
| AR
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