Little Rock, Arkansas
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Little Rock, founded in 1821, serves as the capital of Arkansas and is situated on the Arkansas River. Named after a rock formation by Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe in 1722, it became a focal point during the 1957 desegregation crisis. The city's economy is diverse, with key sectors including healthcare and banking.
Statistics
Area
314.16 km²
Population
202,591