Arkansas—The Natural State (25)
Capital: Little Rock
Admitted into Union: June 15, 1836
State Flower: Apple Blossom
State Tree: Pine
State Bird: Mockingbird
State Insect: Honeybee
Population: 2.7 million

Dizzy for diamonds: Arkansas is home to the Union’s only active diamond mine, outside Murfreesboro, where visitors can keep any diamonds and other precious gems they find. The diamond is the official state gem—and the inspiration for our Arkansas Diamond Digger bag. Take this beauty out on the town and see what Fortune brings.

Say what? The state’s name is a French interpretation of the Sioux word “acansa,” meaning “downstream place.” The name fits: Arkansas has over 9,700 miles of flowing water.

Mooove it! Milk is the official state beverage, but it is unlawful to walk one’s cow down Main Street in Fayetteville after 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Sorry, Bill. According to an arcane law, flirtation between men and women on the streets of Little Rock may result in a 30-day jail term.

Rocky reputation: The Magnet Cove region lays claim to 102 varieties of minerals. Mount Ida is known as the Quartz Crystal Capital of the World. Clark Bluff contains enough chalk to supply the nation for years.

Quack! The World Championship Duck Calling Contest is held annually in Stuttgart.

Natural wonder: The Natural State contains over 600,000 acres of lakes, six national parks, 50 state parks, and 2.5 million acres of national forests—The Ozark National Forest alone covers over one million. Hot Springs Mountain is home to 47 hot springs.

Famous Arkansans: Johnny Cash, Eldridge Cleaver, William Jefferson Clinton, Glen Campbell, Hattie Caraway (first elected female senator), Maya Angelou, Mary Steenburgen, Sen. J. William Fulbright, John Grisham, Scott Joplin.