Arkansas

 

 

Territory (land area)

52,068 sq miles = 134,856 sq kms (Ranks 29th among states)

Population (July 2005 estimates):

2,779,154

Admitted:

June 15, 1836, as the 25th state of the US

Capital:

Little Rock

Largest city (incl. metropolitan area):

Little Rock

Abbreviation:

AR

Nickname:

The Natural State

Region:

The South