Arkansas Flag
Arkansas became the twenty-fifth state of the United States in 1836. Hernando de Soto explored the area in 1541. Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet visited the region in 1673. Henri de Tonti built Arkansas Post in 1686. The capital is Little Rock, and the state’s nickname is the “Land of Opportunity.” Its state gem is the diamond. Arkansas ranks 29th in area and 34th in population. Children can visit an Internet site at: Arkansas. Children can print and color an activities page about Arkansas at: Crayola Arkansas.