Oklahoma, US

About

Oklahoma is a south-central U.S. state situated between the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains. It is bordered by Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas.

Some key facts about Oklahoma:

• Capital: Oklahoma City
• Population: Around 4 million
• Area: 69,899 square miles
• Nickname: The Sooner State

Oklahoma has a diverse landscape including prairie, plains, forests, and foothills. The state also has over 200 lakes and many rivers like the Arkansas River and Red River. Eastern Oklahoma is green and hilly while the western half is highly arid.

Oklahoma City and Tulsa are the two major metropolitan hubs. The state economy relies on the energy industry, aviation, telecommunications, and agriculture. Cattle ranching is a top industry.

Oklahoma has a rich Native American heritage and was once called Indian Territory. It has 39 tribal headquarters and one of the largest populations of Native American people. Oil was discovered here in the 1920s.

Oklahoma experiences extreme weather from tornadoes and severe storms to droughts, flooding, and icy winters. Popular outdoor destinations include the Wichita Mountains, Lake Texoma, and Red Rock Canyon.

In summary, Oklahoma is a uniquely diverse state with prairie landscapes, a Native American legacy, oil industry ties, and located at the crossroads of the Great Plains and American Southwest.

Quick Facts about Oklahoma

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Geography

Oklahoma is located at 35°29'32"N 97°30'12"W (35.4920900, -97.5032800). It has 6 neighbors: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Colorado and New Mexico.

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The largest city of Oklahoma is Oklahoma City with a population of 655,057. Other cities include, Tulsa population 403,166, Norman population 125,762, Broken Arrow population 111,648 and Edmond population 95,346. See all Oklahoma cities & populated places.

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People born in Oklahoma, including Comanche-Kiowa sculptor and painter Blackbear Bosin, racing driver Troy Ruttman, musician Aaron Bell, .

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