• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers  69903 square miles

• The Constitution - Oklahoma was the 46th State to be admitted to the Union

• 3 Largest Cities in Oklahoma - Oklahoma City, Tulsa & Norman

• Oklahoma State Motto - " Labor omnia vincit  " the State Motto is translated as " Labor Conquers all things"

• Facts about the State Nickname - The Sooner State ( In 1889 Unassigned Lands were offered to settlers through a series of horse races - many people arrived early and these were nicknamed 'Sooners'. The Tom Cruise movie 'Far and Away' featured such a Land Opening / Land Run race. )

• Name of the State Song is " Oklahoma " the words of the song are by Oscar Hammerstein and music composed by Richard Rodgers

• Short History of Oklahoma - First explored by the Spanish, it was opened to settlement in 1889.

• Origin of the name - Two Choctaw words were combined to mean red person - "ukla" meaning person and "huma" meaning red to form the word

Best Places to Visit in Oklahoma
Where are the best places to visit in Oklahoma? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Oklahoma? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Oklahoma during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Oklahoma. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Oklahoma!

Best Places to Visit in Oklahoma - Tourist attractions

• 45th Infantry Division Museum
  Express Ranches and The Clydesdale Hitch Team
  International Gymnastics Hall of Fame
  Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory
  Oklahoma City Zoological Park

Best Places to Visit in Oklahoma - Historical Sites

• Fort Gibson Historic Site
  Fort Towson Historic Site
  Fort Washita Historic Site
  Fort Supply Historic Site
  Battle of Honey Springs Historic Site

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Oklahoma
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Oklahoma:

• Oklahoma State Animal Symbol - Bison

• Oklahoma State Bird Symbol - Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
• Oklahoma State Flower Symbol - Oklahoma Rose
• Oklahoma State Insect Emblem - Honeybee
• Oklahoma State Reptile Emblem - Mountain Boomer or Collared Lizard
• Tree - Redbud (Cercis canadensis)