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- Country: United States
- Capital: Little Rock
- Governor: Mike BeebeGovernor of Arkansas: Mike Beebe
- Population: 2,810,872 (2006 Estimate)U.S. Census Bureau: Arkansas
- Time zones: Central: UTC-6/DST-5
- Major cities: Little Rock, Fayetteville, Springdale
- Diamonds: Crater of Diamonds State Park, the only diamond-producing site in the world open to the public
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- Nickname: The Natural State
- City Airport code: WLD
- Climate: Humid and warm
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Arkansas is in the south of the United States bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south and Oklahoma and a small portion of Texas to the west. The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border. Arkansas is also home to the Ozark mountains and Ouachita Mountains.
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History
The state of Arkansas got it name from an Indian tribe called the Quapaws that were settled in the state when the first European visitors arrived in the 16th Century. Many places in Arkansas are French pronunciations of Indian words. In 1803 Arkansas was acquired by the United States in the Louisiana purchase. In 1861 Arkansas joined the Confederacy during the Civil War, but in 1863 the northern part of the state was occupied by Union troops.Agriculture
Arkansas is the leader in producing rice, soybeans and cotton in the United States. Arkansas also has the only active diamond mine in the United States located near Murfreesboro, with the diamond mine being operated as a tourist attraction.Geography
The Arkansas river flows southeast across the state running between the Ozark plateau and the Ouachita mountains then down to the southern and eastern plains emptying into the Mississippi river. Other rivers in Arkansas include the St. Francis river, Red river, White river and the Quachita river. The capitol and also largest city in Arkansas is Little Rock. A large amount of Arkansas is still in its natural state and includes large wilderness areas which attracts many tourists.-
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Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs
With Halloween approaching if your looking for a haunted hotel, then the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs is the place to be.Many a guest has had supernatural experinces while staying at this Hotel.
Ask for more details at the front desk...if you dare.
shewolfsilver added a comment October 02, 2009 03:57 AM| ReportSo, what is the deal with the hotel? Why is it haunted? What is the history? -
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They betting Arkansas. Texas AM. Houston. for the favorites.
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@jsilberberg yeah, but they are in Arkansas it seems.
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SE: Overcast and 55 F at Fayetteville/Springdale, NW Arkansas Regl Airport, AR Winds are South at 3.5 MPH (3 KT). The p http://s1z.us/lg.htm
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RS: Overcast and 55 F at Fayetteville/Springdale, NW Arkansas Regl Airport, AR Winds are South at 3.5 MPH (3 KT). The p http://s1z.us/lg.htm
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Wondering if its just a coincidence that just after I head out in search of lunch the Arkansas fans call the Hogs.
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