The capital of Arkansas is Little Rock.
The Postal Code for Arkansas: AR
The typical abbreviation for Arkansas: Ark.
Time Zone:
The state of Arkansas is in the Central Time (CST/CDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Arkansas refer to themselves: Arkansan
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Arkansas has a population of 2,810,872 people.
This represents 0.94% of the national total, making it the 32nd most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 2,810,872 | +1.27% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 2,775,708 | +1.05% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 2,746,823 | +0.70% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 2,727,774 | +0.80% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 2,706,198 | +0.54% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 2,691,665 | +0.68% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 2,673,400 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Arkansas is 53,179 square miles (137,732.98 km²).
This represents 1.40% of the national total.
Arkansas ranks as the 29th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Arkansas is 53.98 people per square mile (20.84 people/km²).
Arkansas ranks 34th in population density.
Nicknames for Alabama: "The Natural State"; "Land of Opportunity"; "Razorback State"
State Motto: "Regnat Populus" (The people rule)
State Bird: Mockingbird (mimus polyglottos)
State Tree: Loblolly Pine (pinus taeda)
State Flower: Apple Blossom (malus)
State Song: "Arkansas" or "Oh, Arkansas"
Statehood:
Arkansas became the 25th state on Jun 15, 1836.
Arkansas was the 9th state to secede from the Union (on May 6, 1861)
and following the Civil War, was the 2nd Confederate state to be re-admitted (on June 22, 1868).
Useful State Links
The state website for Arkansas can be found at:
The portal for Arkansas tourism:
For information about Arkansas fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
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Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Little Rock | 184,564 | 112 |
| 2 | Fort Smith | 82,481 | |
| 3 | North Little Rock | 58,803 | |
| 4 | Fayetteville | 66,655 | |
| 5 | Jonesboro | 59,358 | |
| 6 | Pine Bluff | 52,693 | |
| 7 | Springdale | 60,096 | |
| 8 | Conway | 51,999 | |
| 9 | Rogers | 48,353 | |
| 10 | Hot Springs | 37,847 | |
| 11 | Jacksonville | 30,367 | |
| 12 | Texarkana | 30,006 | |
| 13 | West Memphis | 28,181 | |
| 14 | Russellville | 25,520 | |
| 15 | Benton | 25,673 | |
Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 3 (South) |
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| Census Division: 7 (West South-Central) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 05 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region VI / Region 6 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-AR |
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