Capital: Oklahoma City
Largest City: Oklahoma City
Abbreviation: OK
Joined the Union: November 16, 1907
Nickname: The Sooner State
Cowboy country, Oklahoma was one of the nation’s final frontiers. It was also the landing spot for thousands of forcibly relocated natives, part of a dark period that has sharply influenced the culture and way of life in the state. Today, Oklahoma is known for its rich oil industry and Route 66 heritage – both of which remain evident in cities and towns across the state – in addition to its severe weather. As a central piece of Tornado Alley, this area has seen its fair share of deadly storms, some immortalized in the annals of history and some in works of fiction like the famous film Twister.
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