Arkansas is known as the Land of Opportunity, with pine trees, apple blossoms, and mockingbirds as its state symbols. Located in the South Central United States, surrounded by 7 states, Arkansas has a population of over 2.5 million people and Little Rock as its capital. The state's industries include rice, soybeans, cotton farming, and it was first discovered by French explorers in 1673, with top attractions being Blanchard Springs Caverns, Crater of Diamonds State Park, and the Ozark Folk Center.