Partially in the western extreme of the Upland South, it is the 20th-most extensive and the 28th-most populous of the 50 United States. Its residents are known as Oklahomans and its capital and largest city is Oklahoma City. The state's name is derived from the Choctaw words okla, 'people' and humma, which translates as 'red'. [19] .
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, 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.
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'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.