Oklahoma is also known informally by its nickname, "The Sooner State", in reference to the Sooners, American settlers who staked their claims in formerly American Indian-owned lands until the Indian Appropriations Act of 1889 authorized the Land Rush of 1889 opening the land to settlement.
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.
Oklahoma, constituent state of the U.S. It borders Colorado and Kansas to the north, Missouri and Arkansas to the east, Texas to the south and west, and New Mexico to the west of its Panhandle region. Oklahoma was admitted as the 46th state of the union in 1907. Its capital is Oklahoma City.
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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.
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Discover the story of an Oklahoma native whose groundbreaking work in space exploration continues to inspire through museums across the state. Experience the stories of influential legends like Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan and Leon Russell, whose legacy still resonates in the city’s vibrant music scene.
From the state-of-the-art Gathering Place in Tulsa to vibrant Bricktown in Oklahoma City to the Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton, there's plenty to see, learn and experience throughout the...
Oklahoma's nickname is the Sooner State. The state song is "Oklahoma!" from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical of the same name. The state flag is an Osage warrior shield on a field of blue, with the shield crossed by a peace pipe and an olive branch.
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