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Oklahoma (/ ˌ oʊ k l ə ˈ h oʊ m ə / ⓘ OHK-lə-HOH-mə; Choctaw: Oklahumma, pronounced) is a landlocked state in the South Central region of the United States. It borders Texas to the south and west, Kansas to the north, Missouri to the northeast, Arkansas to the east, New Mexico to the west, and Colorado to the northwest. Partially in the western extreme of the Upland South, it is the ...
Jun 27, 2024 · The word Oklahoma is derived from two Choctaw words: okla, “people,” and humma, “red.”During the 19th century the future state was a symbol of one of the least glorious chapters in American history, becoming known as Indian Territory, the dumping ground for eastern Native American tribes displaced by settlers’ ever-increasing hunger for land.
Jun 27, 2024 · All Oklahoma schools are required to incorporate the Bible and the Ten Commandments in their curriculums, effective immediately, the state’s chief education officer announced in a memorandum ...
About Oklahoma. Scenic beauty, a moderate climate, a culture rich in history and the arts, and world-class sports and recreational opportunities make Oklahoma an exceptional place to live and do business. Combine that with quality health care, top universities, a low cost of living, and it's easy to see why most people who live here never want ...
Jan 18, 2024 · Oklahoma, a state located in the south-central region of the United States, shares its borders with six states: Texas to the south and west, New Mexico to the west at the tip of the panhandle, Colorado to the northwest, Kansas to the north, Missouri to the northeast, and Arkansas to the east. It does not border any oceans. Oklahoma encompasses a total area of about 69,899 mi 2 (181,037 km 2).
Jun 20, 2024 · Science Museum Oklahoma in Oklahoma City is known for its hands-on approach to teaching science, art and history. Children can wander the 20,000-square-foot CurioCity and learn through interactive ...
2 days ago · Two-night stay at the Aloft Oklahoma City Quail Springs. Four tickets to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal Bridge Conservatory. $50 gift card to Bricktown Brewery and Rendezvous Pizza.
Oklahoma has the largest Native American population in the USA, serving as headquarters for 39 tribes. Discover rich heritage by attending a powwow or visiting the Chickasaw Cultural Center, First Americans Museum, Five Civilized Tribes Museum, Standing Bear Monument and Red Earth Art Center, home to the well-attended Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival every June.
It is also known by its nickname, The Sooner State. The state was formed from Indian Territory on November 16, 1907. It was the 46th state to become part of the United States. The people who live in the state are known as Oklahomans or Okies. The state's capital and largest city is Oklahoma City .
Oklahoma City (/ ˌ oʊ k l ə ˈ h oʊ m ə-/ ⓘ), officially the City of Oklahoma City, and often shortened to OKC, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma.The county seat of Oklahoma County, it ranks 20th among United States cities in population, and is the 8th largest city in the Southern United States.The population grew following the 2010 census and reached ...
