State Symbols Guide
Arkansas State Symbols & Official Emblems
The South State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
AR
Capital
Little Rock
Population
3,011,524
Statehood
1836
Region
South
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
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State Flag
Arkansas State Flag
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State Flower
Apple Blossom
Malus domestica
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State Motto
Regnat Populus
Latin
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State Nickname
The Natural State
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State Tree
Loblolly Pine
Pinus taeda
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Arkansas
- Abbreviation
- AR
- Capital City
- Little Rock
- Population
- 3,011,524
- Statehood Date
- June 15, 1836
- Region
- South
- Number of Symbols
- 6