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Arkansas is located in the south-central portion of the United States. Arkansas is bordered by Tennessee and Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Arkansas's geography includes the Arkansas River which flow southeast between the Ozark Plateau and the Ouachita Mountains and then empties into the mighty Mississippi. Arkansas is comprised of 53,104 square miles. Arkansas biggest landmark is Magazine Mountain which elevation is 2,753 feet.
Entered the Union: June 15, 1836 (25th State)
Arkansas Capital City: Little Rock
Lagest Cities in Arkansas: Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, Jonesboro, North Little Rock, Conway, Rogers, Pine Bluff, Bentonville
Bordering States: Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas
Arkansas 2013 Population (Estimate): 2,959,373
Arkansas 2010 Population (Estimate): 2,915,916