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Our 50 States: Arkansas. Lily Phathammavong Date. Symbols of Arkansas. The state bird is: Mocking Bird The state flower is: Apple Blossom The state tree is: Pine . Add a picture here. State Flag. Red diamond shape in the middle, blue and white stars, and Arkansas in the middle.
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Our 50 States:Arkansas Lily Phathammavong Date
Symbols of Arkansas • The state bird is: Mocking Bird • The state flower is: Apple Blossom • The state tree is: Pine Add a picture here.
State Flag • Red diamond shape in the middle, blue and white stars, and Arkansas in the middle.
State Nickname • Natural State : It has many natural resources.
State History • Exploration • Hernando De Soto visited Arkansas and tried to claim it for Spain. • Settlement -Spanish people explored Arkansas.
Statehood This state became the 25th state in the United States in June 15,1836. The first Governor of the state was William Jefferson Clinton.
Government • National Government • There are 110 Senators.
Population • 2000: 2,673,400 Over the past fifty years the population has increased.
Economy • Chief products of the state include: • Agricultural (farm) products :chickens , soybeans , rice, and , cotton. • Mining products : pepper and woods. • Manufactured goods : electronics, diamonds , and aluminum.
Weather • The average high temperature in July is: 80 • The average high temperature in January is: 40 • The average yearly precipitation is: 50 inches
Natural Resources • Water - Arkansas river, Mississippi river, lake Ouachita ,bull shoals lake • Minerals
Natural Resources, continued • Plant Life • Trees , pine shortleaf , loblolly, oak, ash ,beech , cypress , flowers , apple blossom , orchid , goldenrod, ox eye daisy , queen Anne's lace . • Animal Life • Wild animals , white tailed deer , gray bat , black bears , snakes , armadillos.
Places to Visit • Springdale , biggest business , Tyson foods
Famous People Sam Walton – founded chain of discount stores (Wal-Mart) Douglas mac Aurthor – helped lead victory offer japan . Jerome dean – legand dry base ball player .
State Motto • Motto – people rule . • Arkansas people rule .
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