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Arkansas

"The Natural State"

From the Ozark Mountains to the Mississippi Delta, Arkansas is a land of natural beauty, agricultural heritage, and growing economic opportunity.

25th
State admitted to the Union
53K
Square miles
3.07M
Population
Natural State
Nickname

About Arkansas

Arkansas is a state of striking natural diversity, from the forested Ozark and Ouachita Mountains to the fertile Mississippi Delta.

Once known primarily for agriculture, the state has grown into a modern economy powered by major corporations like Walmart and Tyson Foods, while maintaining its reputation for natural beauty and outdoor recreation.

Rolling forested hills and autumn foliage in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas

Geography, Four Main Regions

Arkansas features a rich variety of landscapes across its four main geographic regions.

Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, showing the historic Bathhouse Row along the promenade with the park's natural hot springs flowing nearby

Economy

Arkansas has a diverse economy anchored by agriculture, retail, manufacturing, and tourism.

Historic Bathhouse Row along the promenade of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas