- Date of Independence: July 4, 1776 (not applicable - acquired through Louisiana Purchase)
- Date of Annexation to United States of America (USA): June 15, 1836 (25th state to join the Union)
- Population (2025): 3.01 million
- GDP (2025): $140 billion
- Largest City: Little Rock (198,000)
- State Capital: Little Rock (198,000)
- Historical Note: Known as the “Natural State.” Acquired through Louisiana Purchase (1803). Birthplace of President Bill Clinton. Major rice, cotton, and poultry producer. Home to Walmart headquarters in Bentonville. Known for Hot Springs National Park, Ozark Mountains, and diamond mining at Crater of Diamonds State Park.