Arkansas
Capital: Little Rock · South · Natural State
State Statistics
| Population | 3.01M |
| GDP | $145.0B |
| Area | 137,732 km² |
| Capital | Little Rock |
| Largest City | Little Rock |
| Political Lean | Unknown |
About Arkansas
Arkansas is a state of extraordinary natural beauty, spanning the Ozark and Ouachita mountain systems, the fertile Mississippi Delta, and the Arkansas River Valley. Once an agricultural backwater, the state has been transformed by the rise of Walmart in Bentonville into a global retail and logistics powerhouse, while its rugged landscape supports world-class outdoor recreation that has earned it the 'Natural State' nickname. Arkansas holds a unique place in American history as the birthplace of both Bill Clinton and the retail revolution that reshaped the global economy.
Major Cities
Little Rock
Arkansas's capital and largest city, Little Rock serves as the political and economic center of the state. The city blends Civil War history and civil rights legacy with a growing medical and techn...
Fort Smith
Fort Smith is Arkansas's second-largest city and a major regional hub along the Oklahoma border. Historically a frontier outpost and home of Judge Isaac Parker's legendary federal court, it is now ...
Fayetteville
Fayetteville is the home of the University of Arkansas and one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Nestled in the Ozark highlands, it anchors the booming Northwest Arkansas metro alongside...
Notable Universities
| University | City | Type | Founded | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | Public Research University | 1871 | 28K |
| Arkansas State University | Jonesboro | Public Research University | 1909 | 14K |
| University of Central Arkansas | Conway | Public University | 1907 | 10K |
| Hendrix College | Conway | Private Liberal Arts College | 1876 | 1K |