• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 53182 square miles

• The Constitution - Arkansas was the 25th State to be admitted to the Union

• 3 Largest Cities in Arkansas - Little Rock, Fort Smith and Fayetteville

• State Motto - Regnat populus  - motto translated as " The people rule  "

• Facts about the State Nickname - The Natural State

• Name of the State Song is " Arkansas (You Run Deep in Me) " by Wayland Holyfield " and "Oh, Arkansas" by Terry Rose and Gary Klaff

• Short History of Arkansas - The region was explored by the Spanish Hernando de Soto's expedition in 1541 and passed to the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803

• Origin of the name - Named after the French interpretation of a Quapaw Indian word "acansa," meaning "downstream place."

Best Places to Visit in Arkansas
Where are the best places to visit in Arkansas? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Arkansas? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Arkansas during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Arkansas. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Arkansas!

Best Places to Visit in Arkansas - Tourist attractions

• Blanchard Springs Caverns
  Aerospace Education Center
  Little Rock Zoo
  MacMorgan Ranch
  Hot Springs National Park

Best Places to Visit in Arkansas - Historical Sites

• Conway Cemetery State Park
  Herman Davis State Park
  Louisiana Purchase State Park
  Old Davidsonville State Park
  Old Washington Historic State Park

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Arkansas
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Arkansas:

• Arkansas State Animal Symbol - White-tailed Deer

• Arkansas State Bird Symbol - Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)
• Arkansas State Flower Symbol - Apple Blossom
• Arkansas State Insect Emblem - Honeybee (Apis mellifera)
• Tree - Pine Tree