Awesome Facts About Arkansas.

Officially nicknamed the “Natural State” (formerly the Bear State), Arkansas was the 25th state to join the United States of America on June 15, 1836.

It has a population of 3,013,825 people, making it the 33rd most populous state.

Arkansas is bordered by the states of Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana.

With a total of 53,180 sq mi (137,773 km²) of land and water, it is the 29th largest state.

The capital of Arkansas is Little Rock, situated in the center of the state.

That’s the basic facts about the way; now, let’s look at the 15 most interesting facts about Arkansas!

Arkansas’ state nickname for a long time running was “The Bear State,” as when the first European settlers came to Arkansas, they found the state to be home to a large number of bears.

This unofficial nickname was first mentioned in print in 1858 and went on to be the state’s unofficial nickname for a long time.

In the 1970s, the state’s nickname was officially changed to “The Natural State.”

This was an attempt to boost tourism in the area, as tourism is regarded as highly important to the state’s economy.