Situated in southern region, Arkansas is a state of United States. It is a state, connected with six states like Tennessee, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. Mississippi river flows along the eastern border of Arkansas. Two world famous mountainous ranges Ouachita and Ozarks Mountains together make the US interior highlands. Here are some more interesting facts about Arkansas.
1. Origin of Name
The reason behind origin of Arkansas name is not very different from the Franklin State. This Native American’s Franklin tribe is closely linked up with the Great Plain’s Sioux tribes.
2. Capital
Little Rock is not capital of Arkansas, but also most populous city of Arkansas as well. the location of this city is exactly the center of state.
3. Distribution of land
Most of the Arkansas is occupied by lakes and river. Lakes cover 600,000 acres of Arkansas, while river flows on 9700 miles. Moreover, there are six national parks, 50 state parks and seven scenic byways present in this region. Only national forests covers 2.5 million acres of land.
4. Arkansas River
The longest river of Arkansas state is “Arkansas River” that is not only a part of Mississippi-Missouri river system, but also has length approximately 1450 miles.
5. Fertile Land
Being a land of forests, rivers and lakes, Arkansas soil is very fertile in nature. the actual reason behind formation of such a fertile land is repeated flooding in Mississippi River.
6. Home to Caves
There was a time, when more than 43,000 Native Americans lived in this area under the rock shelter. Due to this reason, there are large numbers of caves present in this area and make the Arkansas state “A Home to Caves”.
7. Climate
The climatic conditions of Arkansas State are dry and cold in winter season, while hot and humid in summer season. In the middle of summer season, the average daily temperature reaches up to 90 degree Fahrenheit. While, in winter season, the average temperature falls up to 30 degree Fahrenheit.
8. Population of Arkansas
The total population of Arkansas, in the light of US Census 2010, is 2,915,918.
9. Diamond State
Arkansas is the state that has played a vital role in raising the value of United States thanks to its diamond deposits. No other state of US has such a beautiful record.
10. Agricultural Products
The largest business sector of Arkansas is the trade of food products thanks to its numourous agricultural products like rice, cotton and soybean.