The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Oklahoma:
Oklahoma – state located in the South Central United States. Oklahoma is the 20th most extensive and the 28th most populous of the 50 United States. The state's name is derived from the Choctaw words okla and humma, meaning "red people". On November 16, 1907, Oklahoma became the 46th state to enter the union. Its residents are known as Oklahomans or, informally "Okies", and its capital and largest city is Oklahoma City. A major producer of natural gas, oil, and agricultural products, Oklahoma relies on an economic base of aviation, energy, telecommunications, and biotechnology.
General reference
Names Common name: Oklahoma Pronunciation: Official name: State of Oklahoma Abbreviations and name codes Postal symbol: OK ISO 3166-2 code: US-OK Internet second-level domain: .ok.us Nicknames Native America (currently used on license plates) Land of the Red Man Sooner State Adjectival: Oklahoma Demonyms: Oklahoman Sooner (historic) Boomer (historic) Okie (archaic)
Geography of Oklahoma
Geography of Oklahoma Oklahoma is: a U.S. state, a federal state of the United States of America Location Northern Hemisphere Western Hemisphere Americas North America Anglo America Northern America United States of America Contiguous United States Western United States Southwestern United States Southern United States South Central United States Population of Oklahoma: 3,751,351 (2010 U.S. Census) Area of Oklahoma: 69,699 sq mi (180,519 km2) Atlas of Oklahoma
Places in Oklahoma
Historic places in Oklahoma Abandoned communities in Oklahoma Ghost towns in Oklahoma National Historic Landmarks in Oklahoma National Register of Historic Places listings in Oklahoma Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Oklahoma National Natural Landmarks in Oklahoma National parks in Oklahoma State parks in Oklahoma
Environment of Oklahoma
Climate of Oklahoma Geology of Oklahoma Superfund sites in Oklahoma Wildlife of Oklahoma Fauna of Oklahoma Birds of Oklahoma Reptiles Snakes of Oklahoma
Natural geographic features of Oklahoma
Lakes of Oklahoma Rivers of Oklahoma
Regions of Oklahoma
Central Oklahoma Eastern Oklahoma Northern Oklahoma Northeastern Oklahoma Northwestern Oklahoma Southern Oklahoma Southeastern Oklahoma Southwestern Oklahoma Western Oklahoma
Administrative divisions of Oklahoma
The 77 counties of the state of Oklahoma Municipalities in Oklahoma Cities in Oklahoma State capital of Oklahoma: Oklahoma City City nicknames in Oklahoma Towns in Oklahoma Unincorporated communities in Oklahoma Census-designated places in Oklahoma
Demography of Oklahoma
Demographics of Oklahoma
Government and politics of Oklahoma
Politics of Oklahoma Form of government: U.S. state government Oklahoma's congressional delegations Oklahoma State Capitol Elections in Oklahoma Political party strength in Oklahoma
Branches of the government of Oklahoma
Government of Oklahoma
Executive branch of the government of Oklahoma Governor of Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma Secretary of State of Oklahoma State Treasurer of Oklahoma State departments Oklahoma Department of Transportation
Legislative branch of the government of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Legislature (bicameral) Upper house: Oklahoma Senate Lower house: Oklahoma House of Representatives
Judicial branch of the government of Oklahoma
Courts of Oklahoma Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Law and order in Oklahoma
Law of Oklahoma Cannabis in Oklahoma Capital punishment in Oklahoma Individuals executed in Oklahoma Constitution of Oklahoma Crime in Oklahoma Gun laws in Oklahoma Law enforcement in Oklahoma Law enforcement agencies in Oklahoma Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Military in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Air National Guard Oklahoma Army National Guard
History of Oklahoma
History of Oklahoma
History of Oklahoma, by period Indigenous peoples Spanish colony of Santa Fé de Nuevo Méjico, 1598–1821 French colony of Louisiane, 1699–1764 Treaty of Fontainebleau of 1762 Spanish (though predominantly Francophone) district of Alta Luisiana, 1764–1803 Third Treaty of San Ildefonso of 1800 French district of Haute-Louisiane, 1803 Louisiana Purchase of 1803 Unorganized U.S. territory created by the Louisiana Purchase, 1803–1804 District of Louisiana, 1804–1805 Territory of Louisiana, 1805–1812 Territory of Missouri, (1812–1819)–1821 War of 1812, June 18, 1812 – March 23, 1815 Treaty of Ghent, December 24, 1814 Adams–Onis Treaty of 1819 Territory of Arkansaw, (1819–1828)–1836 Mexican territory of Santa Fé de Nuevo México, 1821–1848 Cimarron Cutoff of the Santa Fe Trail, 1826–1880 Mexican–American War, 1846–1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo of 1848 Indian Territory, 1824–1907 Indian Removal Act of 1830 Trail of Tears, 1830–1838 Indian Intercourse Act of 1834 Quapaw Indian Agency administered lands 1836–1890 Mexican–American War, April 25, 1846 – February 2, 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, February 2, 1848 American Civil War, April 12, 1861 – May 13, 1865 Indian territory in the American Civil War Border territory, 1861–1865 Price's Raid, September 27 – December 2, 1864 Southern Treaty Commission, 1865–1869 Dawes Act, February 8, 1887 No Man's Land, 1848–1890 Compromise of 1850 Comanche Campaign, 1868–1874 Cimarron Territory, 1886–1890 Unassigned Lands 1862–1890 Oklahoma Organic Act, 1890 Territory of Oklahoma, 1890–1907 Spanish–American War, April 25 – August 12, 1898 Enabling Act of 1906 providing conditions for Oklahoma Statehood State of Oklahoma becomes 46th state admitted to the United States of America on November 16, 1907 Oklahoma City bombing, April 19, 1995
History of Oklahoma, by region
By city History of Lawton, Oklahoma History of Oklahoma City History of Tulsa, Oklahoma By county History of Adair County, Oklahoma History of Beckham County, Oklahoma History of Cotton County, Oklahoma History of Custer County, Oklahoma History of Grant County, Oklahoma History of Greer County, Oklahoma History of Harmon County, Oklahoma History of Jackson County, Oklahoma History of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma History of Okmulgee County, Oklahoma History of Pittsburg County, Oklahoma History of Pushmataha County, Oklahoma History of Roger Mills County, Oklahoma History of Sequoyah County, Oklahoma Other History of the Oklahoma Panhandle
History of Oklahoma, by subject
History of the Oklahoma Constitution List of Oklahoma state legislatures History of the Oklahoma State Capitol History of the University of Oklahoma
Culture of Oklahoma
Culture of Oklahoma Museums in Oklahoma Religion in Oklahoma The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oklahoma Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma Scouting in Oklahoma State symbols of Oklahoma Flag of the state of Oklahoma Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma
The arts in Oklahoma Music of Oklahoma
Sports in Oklahoma
Sports in Oklahoma
Economy and infrastructure of Oklahoma
Economy of Oklahoma Communications in Oklahoma Newspapers in Oklahoma Radio stations in Oklahoma Television stations in Oklahoma Health care in Oklahoma Hospitals in Oklahoma Transportation in Oklahoma Airports in Oklahoma Former Indian Reservations in Oklahoma
Education in Oklahoma
Education in Oklahoma Schools in Oklahoma School districts in Oklahoma High schools in Oklahoma Private schools in Oklahoma Colleges and universities in Oklahoma University of Tulsa University of Oklahoma Oklahoma State University
See also
Topic overview: Oklahoma
Index of Oklahoma-related articles
References
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