The state of Arkansas is located in the southeastern United States, bordered by Missouri to the north, Louisiana to the south, Tennessee to the east, Oklahoma to the west, and Mississippi and Texas to the southeast and southwest. Little Rock is the capital and largest city of Arkansas, located near the geographic center of the state on the south bank of the Arkansas River. Arkansas has an area of 138,000 square kilometers, making it the 29th largest state, and features attractions that draw tourists from within the country.