Arkansas

Overview

While not a "must-see" in the region, the largely rural state of Arkansas offers quite a pretty landscape and opportunities for outdoor activities like canoeing and, above all, all kinds of hikes in sites such as the Ozark Mountains or the Ouachita National Forest.

Key facts

• Type of place: state.

• Location: between the Louisiana (to the south) and the Missouri (to the north).

• Code: AR

• Entry into the Union: 1836 (25th).

• Local time: Heure : Arkansas.

• Capital: Little Rock.

• Main cities: Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville...

• Population: 2,978,000 inhabitants (2015).

• Area: 137,732 km².

• Density: 21.5 inhabitants/km².

• Highest point: Magazine Mountain (839 m).

• Lowest point: Ouachita River (17 m).

• Coastline: 0 km as there is no maritime access.

• Interests (out of ★★★★): Nature-adventure ★/ ★★; Culture ★; Relaxation-holidays ⊘/ ★.

• Website: http://www.arkansas.com

Main cities

Tourist attractions

Cities and their heritage

Nature and its activities

Climate and weather in Arkansas