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    Arkansas ( / ˈɑːrkənsɔː / ⓘ AR-kən-saw [c]) is a landlocked state in the South Central region of the Southern United States. [9] [10] It borders Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, Texas to the southwest, and Oklahoma to the west. Its name derives from the Osage language, and refers to ...

  2. 1 day ago · The Arkansas River valley contains the highest point in the state, Mount Magazine, which rises to 2,753 feet (839 metres). Several mountains in the Ouachita Province reach heights of about 2,500 feet (760 metres). The mountains are eroded, folded, and faulted rocks, with the ridges stretching to the east and west.

  3. Where can Arkansas take you? From unmatched outdoor escapes to world-class museums, amazing food, historic adventures and more. Find your next getaway in the Natural State. Feeling Adventurous . Discover an exciting activity for your next Arkansas outing. Sort by. Random. View All.

  4. May 5, 2022 · Let loose in Little Rock. The capital of Arkansas is the natural entry point to the state for most visitors. With a population of around 200,000 spread across the Arkansas river and the Ouachita foothills, Little Rock is an accessible introduction to the state that will whet your appetite for more of what Arkansas has to offer – namely, a ...

  5. Jun 3, 2024 · The Walmart Museum: Bentonville. Courtesy of Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. The original Walton's five-and-dime store that Walmart founder Sam Walton acquired in 1951 is ...

  6. Feb 5, 2024 · Arkansas, bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, Texas to the southwest, and Oklahoma to the west, encompasses a total area of approximately 53,179 mi 2 (137,732 km 2).. Arkansas is divisible into six primary geographic regions:. Ozark Mountains cover the northern part of Arkansas and are characterized by rugged terrain with plateaus ...

  7. The Arkansas Portal. Arkansas ( / ˈɑːrkənsɔː / ⓘ AR-kən-saw) is a landlocked state in the South Central region of the Southern United States. It borders Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, Texas to the southwest, and Oklahoma to the west. Its name derives from the Osage language, and ...

  8. Jun 15, 2019 · Arkansas Overview. Historical Population as per the U.S. Census: Official State Symbols. Arkansas’s state flag is a field of red upon which is a diamond surrounded by a band of blue, thus using all three colors of the United States flag. The diamond acknowledges Arkansas’s significance as a domestic source of the gems.

  9. Arkansas is a state on the western side of the Southern United States.It calls itself "the Natural State". The northern part of the state is mountainous and forested, with the northwestern corner being home to the scenic Ozark Mountains and the economically booming Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers-Bentonville area. The western-central area is home to the Ouachita Mountains, while the southern ...

  10. Arkansas is bordered by Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma, and its highest point is Mount Magazine, at 2,753 ft (839 m). The earliest inhabitants were Indian bluff dwellers along the Mississippi River c. 500 ce. Mound-building cultures later left burial mounds along the river.