Tagged: Arkansas

According to citypopulationreview, Arkansas is located in the southern United States and is bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Oklahoma and Texas to the west. It is the 29th largest state in the union, covering an area of 53,179 square miles. The capital city is Little Rock while its largest city is also Little Rock. Arkansas is known for its mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, forests and agricultural lands. The geography of Arkansas ranges from flatlands in the east to mountainous regions in the west. The Ozark Mountains stretch across northern Arkansas while Ouachita Mountains span across central Arkansas. The state also contains numerous lakes such as Lake Ouachita, Bull Shoals Lake and Greers Ferry Lake which are popular for fishing and recreation activities. Numerous rivers flow through Arkansas including White River which forms a portion of Arkansas’s eastern border with Tennessee before emptying into Mississippi River on its way to Louisiana. This region provides numerous recreational activities such as hiking, camping, boating, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities throughout its many national parks and preserves. In addition to these activities, there are many cultural attractions such as art galleries, museums as well as numerous historical sites that provide visitors with an insight into this state’s rich history. According to allcitycodes, Arkansas is divided into 5 area codes. The most populous area code in the state of Arkansas is 501, which covers Central Arkansas and its surrounding areas, including Little Rock and North Little Rock. 501 also serves Conway, Benton, Cabot, Hot Springs, and Pine Bluff. The second most populous area code in the state of Arkansas is 479, which covers Northwest Arkansas and its surrounding areas including Fayetteville and Fort Smith. 479 also serves Rogers, Springdale, Siloam Springs and Van Buren. The third most populous area code in Arkansas is 870, which covers Northeast Arkansas and its surrounding areas including Jonesboro and Paragould. 870 also serves Blytheville, El Dorado and Texarkana. Finally, the fourth most populous area code in the state of Arkansas is 877 which covers Southwest Arkansas and its surrounding areas including Texarkana and Hope. In addition to these primary area codes, there is one overlay area code that covers parts of the state: 534 overlays 870.