Oklahoma is a state that is located slightly south of the central region of the United States and is the twentieth largest, its length is a little more than 180 square meters. km. The territory received its official name in 1890, before that it was mentioned among the local Indian settlements and Choctaw tribes, led by Chief Allen Wright.
Oklahoma is endowed with a unique landscape and nature, ranging from high mountain ranges, fast-flowing rivers, to quiet lakes and swampy areas in the middle of the plains. The highest point reaches 1500 m and is the peak of Mount Black Mesa, the lowest point is just below 90 m and is located in the flat area of the city of Idabel. The capital of Oklahoma is Oklahoma City. More than five hundred rivers varying in depth and length lie in this territory. The Arkansas and the Red River are considered the largest watercourses. Numerous artificial reservoirs, numbering more than 200, supply fresh water to every corner of the state.
History
Oklahoma is a state that has a heavy and interesting historical heritage. The official discovery of this area was made by the Spaniards in the 16th century, who added it to the map of the Earth. And before this period, the territory of the state was inhabited by various ancient tribes of Wichita and Caddo, Quapo and Osage. The further history of Oklahoma developed during the stormy strife between the Spaniards and the French for supremacy in these lands. Ultimately, the possessions went to the French, after which, in 1803, Napoleon entered into a favorable agreement with the United States.
The cities of Oklahoma (like himself) passed to America as part of French Louisiana. The year 1830 was marked by the mass migration of Indian tribes to this territory. During 1861-1865. there were numerous civil wars that caused great harm to the local population. This problem was resolved after an agreement was made to admit Oklahoma to the United States, it became the 46th state in 1907.
Population
At the present time, the population of this region reaches 3.85 million people. The largest percentage of the population belongs to indigenous whites. Also in Oklahoma you can find settlements of Africans and Indians, Polynesians and Asians, Hispanics and Eskimos.
Climate
Oklahoma is a state with a temperate continental climate. But due to the constant sharp change in temperature and the mixing of different air masses, weather conditions are quite changeable. So, in one day in the state maybebe both +28 o Happy day and -8 o Happy night. This leads to frequent cataclysms in this region, ending in regular tornadoes, the number of which sometimes exceeds 50 per year. The last time the largest and most devastating disaster hit the state was in May 2013.
State value
In total, in the vicinity of Oklahoma, there are 598 cities, villages, and tribal settlements of various sizes and populations. The largest city in the state is considered to be its capital with the consonant name of Oklahoma City. The cities of Tulsa, Norman, Lawton and Broken Arrow are slightly inferior to it in size and population.
Oklahoma is a state considered an industrial region with a well-developed aircraft and electronics industry, as well as energy. Every year, a large number of aircraft and various components for them are produced here. Agriculture and food industry in the state is also at a high level. Oklahoma ranks 5th in the US Wheat Growing Rankings. As for energy reserves, this area ranks second in gas and oil production in America. But due to the fact that every year the amount of energy produced varies, production periodically suffers collapses, which leads to a sharp decline in the level of the economy and an insufficient number of jobs, causing unemployment to rise.
Tourism
Travelers have always been attracted to America. Oklahoma is quite a popular placeamong American and European tourists. In addition to the magnificent plain landscapes surrounded by mountain ranges, the state has a developed cultural life and numerous attractions. Fans of cowboys and the wild west can have a great time at the Museum of Cowboy Glory, which is located in the state capital, or by visiting the Will Rogers Cowboy Museum. If the guests of the state are interested in its history, then it is worth going to a restored small village where old Indian settlements lived. You can also go to the Museum-Hall of Fame of the Indians in Anadarko.
The most beautiful natural attractions are local reserves and forests, the most popular among tourists are the Little Sahara national parks, the multi-storey botanical garden (only 7 floors with different compositions and representatives of the local flora), Quartz Mountain and the Great S alt Flats. Numerous museums and theaters can be visited upon arrival in the city of Tulsa. That is why you should definitely visit such a stunning state and explore it to the fullest!
