On Nov 16, 1907,
Oklahoma was the 46th state to
enter the union.
More than 25 Native American languages are spoken
in Oklahoma,
the most of any state.
The state name is derived from the Choctaw words 'okla' and 'humma',
meaning "land of the red man".
Oklahoma has about 3.5 million
residents in a land area of 68667 mi² (177847 km²).
It borders on the east with Arkansas
and Missouri,
on the north by Kansas,
on the northwest by Colorado,
on the far west by New Mexico,
and on the south and west by Texas.
Among the most geographically diverse states,
Oklahoma has 11 distinct ecological zones
within its borders,
more per square mile than any other state.
Forests cover 24% of Oklahoma.
For details, contact the
Oklahoma State Government.
WEATHER
With cold winters and hot summers,
Oklahoma is considered a continental climate .
Dry, sunny weather generally prevails throughout the state.
Oklahoma is located in a
temperate region and experiences
occasional extremes of temperature and precipitation.
The record high is 120 ° F (49 ° C).
The whole state frequently gets temperatures above 100 ° F (38 ° C),
and below 0 ° F (-18 ° C).
The lowest temperature recorded is –27 ° F (–33 ° C).
Snowfall ranges from less than 4 in (10 cm) in the south
to just over 20 in (51 cm) in the northwest corner.
Precipitation and temperatures fall from east to west.
In the southeast, average annual rainfall is 56 in (1420 mm).
In the northwest panhandle, its just under 17 in (430 mm).
Most of the state lies in an area known as 'Tornado Alley'.
Oklahoma has one of the highest
rates in the world.
On average, 54 tornadoes strike the state per year.
ECONOMY
The Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce
is a private, non~profit, business~membership
organization designed to advocate business
needs at the state and federal levels.
More than 30 committees made up of Oklahoma business
leaders and business owners from across the
state work continuously to develop positions
on the very important issues critical to the
positive economic future of Oklahoma.
The Chamber staff consists of 21 professionals,
including 10 registered lobbyists.
Their mission is to represent
business interests at the state legislature,
and provide services and programs designed to
address the specific needs of small business,
manufacturing, community development and education.
Oklahoma is an important producer of
natural gas, aircraft, and food.
The state ranks 2nd in the United States for natural gas production.
Oil has contributed greatly to the state's economy.
The government sector provides the most jobs,
followed by transportation and utilities, education,
business, and manufacturing, respectively.
The state is the #1 manufacturer of tires in
North America.
Aerospace accounts for more than 10% of Oklahoma's industrial output.
Tulsa is home to the largest airline
maintenance base in the world.
Other major manufacturing industries include
meat processing, oil & gas equipment, and air conditioner equipment.
Due to its position in the center of the United States,
Oklahoma is one of the
top states for logistic centers,
and a major contributor to weather~related research.
The state also has one of the fastest~growing biotechnology
industries in the nation.
Oklahoma is active in cattle and beef production,
as well as wheat,
poultry, swine, and dairy products.
SCHOOLS
Long before it became the 46th state,
Oklahoma had tribal and public schools.
Today depends on having an education system
that produces well~prepared graduates.
Tomorrow is a world in which all students must know more,
do more, and be more.
To gain a competitive edge, greater effort is given to science,
technology, engineering and mathematics.
Educational efforts in Oklahoma are based on the theory that all
children can and will learn with high standards and expectations.
Oklahoma is prepared to take
a lead position in the race to become globally competitive.
• Students must complete a
college & work~ready curriculum.
• Students require high school exit exams.
• Students must have good communication,
critical~thinking and problem~solving skills and be able to create and collaborate.
• Students must do their best, be polite, punctual,
dependable, responsible
and honest.
• Oklahoma is one of only 3 states in the nation that factors college remediation rates into their high school accountability systems.
• Oklahoma participates in
Achieve's American Diploma Project network dedicated to aligning
PK~12 curricula, standards, assessments and
accountability policies with the demands of college and work.
The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education was created
in 1941 by popular vote.
It prescribes academic standards of higher education,
determines functions and courses of study at state colleges
and universities, grants degrees, recommends budget allocations
and fees for each college and university.
The System manages 23 special scholarships and programs,
and also operates the
Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program,
which guarantees loans made to students by the private sector.
With a current enrollment of more than 236 thousand students,
the The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education is comprised of 25 colleges and universities
and 10 constituent agencies and one higher education center.
The System is coordinated by the Oklahoma State Regents
for Higher Education, and each institution is governed by a
board of regents.
For more details please contact the
Oklahoma Department of Education.
HOSPITALITY
No matter what your interests are, Oklahoma
has what you want.
Oklahoma will provide a
memorable vacation.
Attractions range from world~class museums to roller coasters,
from historic sites to kitschy
Route 66 icons.
Visit one of
Oklahoma's many local fairs,
festivals and events, and enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities.
Ride the sand dunes in the north~west and float the currents
of the Illinois River.
Enjoy the lush forested hills and clear lakes of the south~east.
Have a rock~climbing adventure among the ancient Wichita Mountains
to the south~west.
Music festivals, rodeos & pow wows,
food festivals, arts & craft shows,
something is going on every weekend of the year.
Western heritage is evident at the
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum,
and Native pride shows at the Cherokee Heritage Center.
Hospitality is plentiful anywhere you go and visitors are welcome.
Choose a romantic bed & breakfast inn,
or a family~friendly hotel with swimming pool.
You will find accommodations tailor~made for your
vacation, whether you’re looking for a rustic cabin, a 4~star resort,
RV park, or campground.
Oklahoma is divided into 6~diverse regions.
Each with its own distinct flavor and image,
There are a variety of
unique cities and towns full of great vacation destinations.
Come and experience adventure and fun -
Oklahoma style!
You’ll never do it all in one trip, but don’t worry,
you can always come back for more!
Oklahoma is happy to put you
up for the night!
For more details please contact
Oklahoma State Tourism.
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