Oklahoma: state flag, capital and facts
Oklahoma is a US state in the South region. Its capital is Oklahoma City, and its postal abbreviation is OK. Known as the Sooner State, it joined the Union on November 16, 1907 as the 46th state. Oklahoma City is also its largest city.
The Oklahoma state flag shows an Osage warrior's shield with a peace pipe and an olive branch on sky blue, above the word "Oklahoma".
Oklahoma at a glance
- Capital
- Oklahoma City
- Largest city
- Oklahoma City
- Nickname
- The Sooner State
- Statehood
- November 16, 1907 (46th state)
- Region
- South
- Postal abbreviation
- OK
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Frequently asked questions
The capital of Oklahoma is Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma is in the South region of the United States.
The postal abbreviation for Oklahoma is OK.
Oklahoma is known as the Sooner State.
Oklahoma became the 46th state on November 16, 1907.
Oklahoma shares a land border with Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas.
The flag of Oklahoma shows an Osage warrior's shield with a peace pipe and an olive branch on sky blue, above the word "Oklahoma".