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Arkansas on the US map
Arkansas is located in the South region of the United States — specifically the upland south subregion. With an area ranking of #29 of 50, it is a moderately-sized state. The map above highlights Arkansas in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of Arkansas is Little Rock. The largest city by population is Little Rock — same as the capital, which is the case in about 17 of 50 US states.
Borders and neighbors
Arkansas shares land borders with 6 other US states: Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #29 of 50
- Population: 1 to 5 million
- Coastline: landlocked (no ocean access)
- Mississippi River: bordered or crossed by
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. Arkansas appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
Arkansas shares borders with 6 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. Arkansas appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is Arkansas located?
Arkansas is in the South region of the United States. Its capital is Little Rock and its largest city is Little Rock. The state ranks #29 of 50 by total area.
What states border Arkansas?
Arkansas borders Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma. That's 6 bordering states in total.
Is Arkansas on the coast?
No, Arkansas is landlocked. It has no ocean coastline and no Great Lakes shoreline.
What time zone is Arkansas in?
Arkansas observes Central Time.
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