Oklahoma

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State of Oklahoma
Flag of Oklahoma State seal of Oklahoma
Flag of Oklahoma Seal of Oklahoma
Nickname(s): Sooner State
Motto(s): Labor omnia vincit
Map of the United States with Oklahoma highlighted
Official language(s) None
Capital Oklahoma City
Largest city Oklahoma City
Area  Ranked 20th
 - Total 69,960 sq mi
(181,196 km²)
 - Width 230 miles (370 km)
 - Length 298 miles (480 km)
 - % water 1.8
 - Latitude 33°35'N to 37°N
 - Longitude 94°29'W to 103°W
Population  Ranked 27th
 - Total (2000) 3,450,654 [1]
 - Density 50.3 [1]/sq mi 
30.5/km² (35th)
Elevation  
 - Highest point Black Mesa Mountain[2]
4,973 ft  (1,515 m)
 - Mean 1,296 ft  (395 m)
 - Lowest point Little River[2]
289 ft  (88 m)
Admission to Union  November 16, 1907 (46th)
Governor C. Brad Henry (D)
U.S. Senators James M. Inhofe (R)
Thomas A. Coburn (R)
Time zones  
 - most of state Central: UTC-6/-5
 - Kenton Mountain: UTC-7/-6
Abbreviations OK Okla. US-OK
Web site www.ok.gov

Oklahoma is a state in the United States, and its capital is Oklahoma City. Other large cities include Tulsa and Norman. Oklahoma was founded in November 17, 1907, and it was settled by a land run. Oil has played a major part in its history.

[edit] Animals

Oklahoma has a wide variety of animals. The state bird is Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. Over 400 species (kinds) of birds live in Oklahoma.

[edit] Plants

Oklahoma has a lot of plants. The state tree is the Eastern Redbud