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
Arkansas flag

Official State Symbols

Northern Mockingbird
State Bird

Northern Mockingbird

Adopted 1929

Mimus polyglottos

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Arkansas State Flag
State Flag

Arkansas State Flag

Adopted 1913
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Apple Blossom
State Flower

Apple Blossom

Adopted 1901

Malus domestica

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Regnat Populus
State Motto

Regnat Populus

Adopted 1907

Latin

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The Natural State
State Nickname

The Natural State

Adopted 1995
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Loblolly Pine
State Tree

Loblolly Pine

Adopted 1939

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

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