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Our state’s nickname is The Natural State. Our state is in the South East region. Our state’s capital is Little rock. Some of our states major cities include Mississippi, New port, Springdale. Our states population is 2,673,400 as of 2010 censes.

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 The current governor of Arkansas is Mike Beebe.  The current senators of Arkansas are John Boozman ; Republican, Mark Pryor; Democrat

 The borders of Arkansas is Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Missouri, Louisiana  Our states geographical features are dry and highlands.

 Some resources in our state include cotton, soybeans, paper, and diamonds.  In the section of geography it says the Mississippi river deposits fertile soil so, yes.

 Almost all Arkansas public schools were closed designated by the 1970’s  Arkansas change hands in 1763 when France ceded territory of Louisiana.  At the same time, President Thomas Jefferson wanted the Louisiana 1763 to belong to the United States.

 Arkansas art center you can look at art.  The Alena public library you can read.

 The water in Arkansas could average from 143’ f to 62’ c  The water from hot springs is so pure that N.A.S.A used some to keep the first moon rocks free from bacteria  William Grant still was the first African American to compose a symphony to be performed by a professional band in Arkansas.  The Mississippi river runs through Arkansas.  Black bears, deer, bobcats, alligators are some of the animals found in Arkansas.

 If all the eggs produced in Arkansas each year were placed end to end it would almost halfway to the moon  Fried pies are one of Arkansas favorite foods. Dried apples and peaches are fried into the crust of the pastry Then they are golden fried.  The world champion mosquito calling contest is held in Walcott, Arkansas each august. people dress as mosquitos there are also prizes for the tastiest recipes using mosquitos.  Yellville was named for Archibaldyell, an Arkansas governor: each October Yellville hosts the national wild turkey calling contest.

 ‘Arkansas’: Culture Grams states edition ProQuest 2014 web 17 mar 2014, Dougan, Michel, Jhon G. Hchr. ‘Arkansas’.  World Book 2014 Web 17 mar 2014 Max O. Orlando Arkansas Grolier online 2014 web 3 Mar 2014