Arkansas
- Name Origin: Variation of 'Quapaw' Tribal name
- Vicinity: South
The Crimson Crust
Arkansas is a US state in the American South, its name a variation of the Quapaw tribal term. The state capital is Little Rock, and its landscape ranges from the Ozark and Ouachita highlands to the lowlands of the Mississippi Delta. Arkansas includes towns such as Augusta and Bella Vista, major forest and parklands including Ozark-St Francis National Forests and Crowley's Ridge State Park, and a wide network of state parks, lakes, and conservation areas. Its food traditions feature regional varieties such as the Arkansas Black apple. The state motto, Regnat Populus ("The People Rule"), reflects its civic identity. - AsNotedIn