Arkansas
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Arkansas, sometimes called the Land of Opportunity or The Natural State, is one of the United States. Its capital and largest city is Little Rock. It has been estimated that around 3 million people in Arkansas today.
[edit] History
Arkansas became the 25th state to enter the Union in 1836. During the American Civil War, Arkansas was one of the Confederate states, however, it was the second state to be put back in to the U.S. in the Reconstruction.
[edit] Culture
Arkansas is notable for its bauxite mines. Arkansas was also the first U.S. state where diamonds were found. Notable Arkansans include Bill Clinton, who was governor of Arkansas before he became the president of the United States, and Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart.
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