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map of ArkansasUNITED STATES
OF AMERICA :

ARKANSAS


  • some general data of the state
General useful information
Note: some data are of constant value, while other are due to changes, fluctuations etc.
State and population
capital: Little Rock // state code ISO: AR ; FIPS: US05
surface: 134873 sq.km = 52082 sq.mi // rank in USA: 27 // location: west south-central
climate: long, hot summers; mild winters; generally abundant rainfall
entered USA as 26th state on: 1836-06-15
administrative division: 75 counties
total population according to the census of 2000: 2,673,400
population density 2000: 20 per sq.km = 51 per sq.mi // -net growth 1999-2000: 13,7%
main ethnic groups: white 80%; black 16%
Economy and infrastructure
chief crops: rice, soybeans, cotton, tomatoes, grapes, apples, vegetables, peaches, wheat
livestock (million): cattle: 1,8 / pigs: 0,7/ poultry: 1224
timber/lumber: oak, hickory, gum, cypress, pine
chief industries: manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, forestry
chief industrial products: food products, chemicals, lumber, paper, plastics, electric motors, furniture
chief mining products: bromine, crushed stone, portland cement, sand & gravel
Some physical landmarks
highest point in the state: Magazin Mt. 839 m = 2753 ft
other mountains: Boston Mt. 823 m; Blue Mt. 799 m
lowest point in the state: ca. 35 m in the SE corner
lakes:
artificial lakes: Lake Ouachita, Milwood Lake, Greers Ferry, Norfolk, Bull Shoals, Beaver, Nimrod
rivers: Arkansas, Mississippi
others: islands: none // deserts: none
Additional remarks, especially on the statistical information
other important features:
nick name(s): The Natural State, The Razorback State
motto: Regnat Populus (Let people rule)
song: Arkansas
flower: Apple blossom // bird: Mockingbird // tree: Pine
primary sources:
World almanac and book of facts; National Geographic Atlas of the World; maps: WN world @tlas

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