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About Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is the largest city in the state, and is located at the intersections of I-35, I-40 and I-44, right in the heart of Oklahoma. OKC is the second largest city in the continental U.S. based on geographical size, and more than 1.1 million people call the Metro Oklahoma City area home. There are more than a dozen communities surrounding Oklahoma City which offer a diverse landscape of hip, urban culture and charming, old-fashioned neighborhoods for visitors and residents alike.
Oklahoma City's climate can be considered mild, with four distinct seasons and an average temperature of 60F /15C. Oklahoma City has more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, so outdoor recreation and activities are plentiful in Oklahoma City.
As a city that redefines itself, Oklahoma City's hip, spirited environment blends with its deep western heritage to create a place where culture and commerce thrive. With renowned festivals, national sporting events, treasure-filled museums and a variety of districts highlighting arts and entertainment, the possibilities for adventure and fun in Oklahoma City are endless.
Fun Facts about Oklahoma City: Oklahoma means "Land of the Red People" in the Choctaw Language.
According to the 1990 census, Oklahoma's Indian population is 252,420, the largest of any state. Currently, 35 tribes maintain tribal councils in Oklahoma.
Admitted to the Union November 16, 1907, the 46th state
Divided into 77 counties with a total area of 69,957 square miles
Population in 1994 grew by 20,376 from 1993 to 3,258,100
Population per square mile, 46.6 people
Ranks 18th in area at 69,957 square miles: 68,656 square miles of land, 7.5 million areas of forest 1,301 square miles of water, and more coastline than the Atlantic and Gulf together
Oklahoma is bordered by six states: Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, Colorado, Missouri and Arkansas
Equidistant from Los Angeles and New York, and within 500 miles of 71 million people
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