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Arkansas       Realtors Little Rock       Realtors Fort Smith       Realtors Fayetteville       Realtors Springdale       Realtors Jonesboro       Realtors Hot Springs       Realtors Little Rock, located in Pulaski County in the central part of the state, is the capital and also most populous city. The Little Rock, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff Combined Statistical Area has over 800 thousand people. The Fayetteville~Springdale~Rogers metropolitan area, with over 400 thousand inhabitants, is very important to the state and its economy. The State of Arkansas was admitted to the USA as the 25th state on June 15, 1836, and seceded from the Union on May 6, 1861. Congress readmitted Arkansas in June 1868. Arkansas has an estimated population of just under 3 million, and total land surface area of 53104 mi². Arkansas shares a border with 6 states. The southern border with Louisiana, northern border with Missouri, eastern border with Tennessee and Mississippi, and the western border with Texas and Oklahoma. The Mississippi River forms most of the eastern border. The state is about equally divided between highlands and lowlands and nearly 50% of the state is covered in forest. The southern and eastern parts of Arkansas are called the Lowlands. Elevations in the mountainous regions vary from 200 to 2700 feet above sea level. The eastern portion of the state consists of the Arkansas and Mississippi River valleys, dominated by agricultural land. Northwest Arkansas is part of the Ozark Plateau including the Boston Mountains, to the south are the Ouachita Mountains and these regions are divided by the Arkansas River. Mount Magazine, in the Ouachita range, is the highest point in the state with an elevation of 2753 feet. For more detailed information please contact the Arkansas State Government. WEATHER Plan your trip Local Radar Detailed Forecast Plan your trip Local Radar Detailed Forecast Plan your trip Local Radar Detailed Forecast Arkansas generally has a subtropical climate, with very hot, humid summers and mild, slightly drier winters. Temperatures in the state vary greatly during the year (lows of 15 º F to highs of 100 º F). The northern and western mountainous regions experience much colder winters and milder summers than the southern regions. The southern part of the state will also experience below freezing temperatures in winter. Summers are often hot and humid, with temperatures above 90ºF. Rainfall varies from about 45 inches annually in the mountainous regions to 50~55 inches in the delta, getting gradually wetter as you go from west to east. Annual average snowfall ranges from 10.4 inches in the extreme northwest to 2.8 inches in the lowlands of the southeast. Although far enough from the coast to be safe from a direct hit by hurricane, Arkansas is close enough for the Gulf of Mexico to be the main weather influence in the state. Remnants of gulf storm systems can dump tremendous amounts of rain in a short time, spawning tornadoes. As a part of Tornado Alley, tornadoes are a common occurrence. Arkansas receives around 60 days of thunderstorms per year. Forestland covers more than half of the state. Pine woods represent 54% and the remainder constitutes mixed hardwoods, predominantly Oak. The 3 national forests - the Ozarks, Ouachita, and St.Francis - make up over 2.5 million of these acres. ECONOMY The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas are private, non~profit corporations that are totally funded by members. Each organization has its own officers and directors. The 2 groups share headquarters and professional staff in Little Rock, working together to enhance the economic climate in Arkansas. This is accomplished by networking and cooperating with state and local leaders and government officials, working closely with local chambers of commerce, trade associations, and industrial/economic development organizations, to protect, preserve and improve legislation that benefits the business community. Tourism has become a major industry. Large forest reserves, Hot Springs Nationalnbsp;Park, Buffalonbsp;Nationalnbsp;River, 45 state parks, 13 major lakes, 2 mountain ranges, and 9000 miles of streams and rivers are just a few of the reasons over 15 million travelers visit Arkansas each year. Predominately an agricultural state in the past, Arkansas boasts the highest rice and poultry production in the United States. Other major crops include sorghum, grain, soybeans, cattle, cotton, hogs, milk, and grapes. Arkansas is the home office state for such major companies as Jacuzzi, Tyson Foods, Riceland Foods, Wal~Mart, Maybelline, Dillards, and J.B.Hunt Transport. Other major manufacturers in the state include Whirlpool, International Paper, American Greetings and Georgia Pacific. In recent years, automobile parts manufacturers have opened factories in eastern Arkansas to support auto plants in other states. The city of Conway is the site of a school bus factory. Stephens Inc. in Little Rock, is the largest off~Wall Street investment firm in the United States. Petroleum, natural gas and coal top the list of minerals produced in Arkansas. The state leads the nation in the production of bauxite, quartz crystal, silica stone, vanadium and bromine (#l in the world). Arkansas is one of a few diamond producing states in America The state has the only public diamond mine in the world... Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro. In addition to the state sales tax, there are more than 300 local taxes. Cities and counties have the authority to enact additional local taxes if they are passed by the voters in their area. These additional local taxes have a ceiling or cap and are collected by the state, which distributes the money back to the local jurisdictions monthly. SCHOOLS Some of Arkansas colleges and universities offer free tuition or tuition discounts to seniors 60 and older. For more detailed information please contact the Arkansas Department of Education. Arkansas State University at Jonesboro Arkansas Technical University Harding University Henderson State University John Brown University Southern Arkansas University University of Arkansas at Fayetteville University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Arkansas at Monticello University of Central Arkansas HOSPITALITY Arkansas Relocation? Looking for retirement communities in Arkansas? In Arkansas, "Southern Hospitality" is more than just a phrase - it's a way of life. From the beautiful Ozark Mountains to the peaceful lakes of the Ouachitas, you will find warm hospitality and a variety of satisfying opportunities in every part of the state. Our low cost of living, world~class medical facilities and cultural attractions make Arkansas the perfect place to live. For more information on visiting or moving to Arkansas, contact... ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & TOURISM ARKANSAS Relocation Services NEWS SPORTS   State Flower Apple Blossom CLICK HERE to see detailed ARKANSAS Real Estate Information. United States Real Estate Map     Canada Real Estate Map RealEstateAdvertising.biz HomePage.