Oklahoma Details

Oklahoma is a state in the Southwest United States. It is bordered by Missouri and Arkansas on the east, Texas on the south and west, New Mexico on the west and Colorado and Kansas on the north. It has a total land area of 68,667 square miles (177,847 km²), making it the 20th largest state among all other member-states of the confederate.

The name Oklahoma is derived from two Choctaw Indian phrase okla humma which means “red people”. This state is also known as the Sooner State. Oklahoma became the 46th member of the confederate in November 16, 1907.

Oklahoma has been home to several indigenous cultures even before the first European visitor had set foot in state. This state became a US property via the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. It was organized as a territory in May 2, 1907.

Oklahoma boasts of massive oil deposits. It also takes pride on its natural gas production. Significant players in its economy include oil refining, meat packing, food processing and machinery manufacturing. This state also boasts of massive mineral deposits. Minerals produced in Oklahoma include helium, gypsum, zinc, cement, coal, copper, and silver. Agricultural yields in Oklahoma include wheat, sorghum, hay, cotton and peanuts. Oklahoma also raises cattle, swine and broilers.

Major tourist destinations in Oklahoma include the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, the Will Rogers Memorial in Claremore, the Cherokee Cultural Center with a restored Cherokee village, the restored Fort Gibson Stockade near Muskogee, the Lake Texoma recreation area, pari-mutuel horse racing at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, and Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw.

The state capital and the largest city of Oklahoma is Oklahoma City. This state has an estimated population of 3,547,884.

Residents of Oklahoma are called Oklahomans.