For those who think that Oklahoma is flat and boring, think again. After oil, tourism is the state's second most important industry!. In the east, Oklahoma is hilly and very pleasant particularly in the Tulsa area. Oklahoma is filled with filled with color and history. The Indian Choctaw word for "Red Man" is the word oklahoma. This may give your some idea of the importance of Native Americans to the state. In fact most of the Native Americans here are forced transplants from the eastern US. The "Trail of Tears" refers to the great migration from Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas in 1838. Far from boring, Oklahoma is fascinating and well worth a visit!
Capital: Oklahoma City
Population: 3, 145, 585
Area: 69, 919
Time: Central Time
Geography: The state is bordered by Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. The eastern area of the state has rugged rolling hills and some low level mountains. As you travel toward the west these features disappear as a a more flatlands horizon appears. The western area is fairly dry but not desert.
Climate
Weather conditions are quite diverse in the state. In the west, winters are quite cold and windy. During the warm season, summers have tended of late to be very hot. This is also tornado area, so car should be taken by the visitor to be aware of local weather bulletins. In the east, the weather is not much different, but tends to be less windy and trees tend to even out weather conditions. |
