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Arkansas, state in the United States, classified as one of the west south central states. The term is appropriate, for west, south, and Midwest states seem to meet in Arkansas. The southwestern section of the state, with its cattle and oil fields, has the feeling of the Western Plains. Dairy farms and orchards in the northwest seem more akin to parts of the Corn Belt, while the cotton plantations in the east toward the Mississippi River are reminiscent of the Deep South. |
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Arkansas lies in the south-central part of the United States. It is bounded on the north by Missouri, on the west by Oklahoma, on the southwest by Texas, and on the south by Louisiana. On the east the Mississippi River separates it from Mississippi and Tennessee. The state's greatest length, from east to west, is 275 miles (443 kilometers). Its greatest width, from north to south, is 245 miles (394 kilometers). The total area of Arkansas is 53,187 square miles (137,754 square kilometers). This includes 1,109 square miles (2,872 square kilometers) of inland water surface.
Recreation in Arkansas varies with the landscape. The lands provide hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and camping facilities. Opportunities for fishing are accessible in every region of the state at private and public facilities. Arkansas has a varied landscape of plains, mountains, forests, rivers, cattle farms, industrial centres and oil wells. The main claims to fame of this State are the beauty of its outdoors and that former President Bill Clinton was the Governor in Little Rock before moving to the White House – there are museums and exhibits dedicated to his life. One of Arkansas’ earliest settlements, Little Rock is a thriving place filled with museums, art exhibitions and parks. Attractions include the Decorative Arts Museum; River Market District; the Governor’s Mansion; Historic Arkansas Museum; Arkansas Arts Center; and the Museum of Discovery.
Arkansas is contained in the east by the Mississippi River. Most of the eastern third of the state lies within the Delta of this great river. This is a flat, sediment covered area that is cut by the White, Arkansas and Ouachita Rivers. Public lands in Arkansas total close to three million acres. National and state-administered facilities pervade all regions of Arkansas. The northwestern region of the state is known as the Ozarks Region and lies north of Interstate 40. The area contains most of Ozark National Forest and the Boston Mountain Range. Can't find it? Try a search with the power of Google: | ||||||||||
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This document was derived fully or in part from the Arkansas article on Wikipedia - the free encyclopedia.
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