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If you are considering relocation to Oklahoma, you may be in for a pleasant surprise. This beautiful and culturally rich state has come a long way since the pioneer days. Oklahoma is best known for its unique history. It was nicknamed the “Sooner State” for its early settlers. In 1889, a day was chosen in which the state’s land was being given away in a first come, first serve brand of distribution. Some eager settlers cheated by slipping in before the others and claiming the best land. These people were nicknamed “Sooners.” Unfair? Yes, but really, who could blame them? Oklahoma’s wide open prairies, signature rich red soil and mild year-round climate made for an ideal place to live, work and play for those living in the 18th century.

Since then, the state’s quality of life has only improved. Oklahoma’s terrain is considered by the EPA to be the most diverse terrain in the United States. Covering nearly 70,000 square miles of Southern Central America, Oklahoma’s landscape boasts four grand mountain ranges, including the Oachitas, Arbuckles, Wichitas and Kiamichis, as well as several smaller formations and a portion of the Ozarks. Two-hundred man-made lakes make over one million surface acres of water and over 2,000 miles of shoreline. More than a quarter of the state is covered in lush forest. With an average temperature just over 60 degrees, the climate is varied throughout the state depending on that region’s terrain.

For example, the eastern-most portion of the state is the most mountainous and experiences a slightly wetter climate than the western portions. This part of Oklahoma, with Tulsa as its main metropolitan area, is often referred to as Green Country, its verdant fields and foothills benefiting from the 40-plus inches of rain they receive each year. Home to most of the state’s parks and trails, this part of the state is home to many nature-lovers and farmers. The central portion of the state is home to state capital Oklahoma City, where the landscape varies between prairies and oak forests. The weather is both dry and wet according to seasons. The western-most region of Oklahoma experiences a typical semi-arid desert climate with little rainfall. Oklahoma has some of the most spectacular thunderstorms in the world due to cold and warm air masses colliding east of the Rocky Mountains. Another notable feature of Oklahoma’s terrain is Mount Cavanal. At 1,999 feet, it is the highest hill in the world.

The state of Oklahoma has 43 colleges and universities, including the University of Oklahoma and Cameron University in Lawton. Interstate highways in Oklahoma include I-35, which crosses the state from north to south, I-40, which crosses the state from east to west, and I-44, which enters Oklahoma in the northeast and leaves the state toward the southwest. These highways all run through Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma’s Native American ancestry is the theme of many of their festivals and annual celebrations. Museums are devoted to the preservation of their unique history. They enjoy a variety of other cultural celebrations, including their German Oktoberfest held each year in Tulsa and Italian festivals in the McAlester and Krebs neighborhoods, for example. Amusement parks, camping destinations and a wealth of other recreational opportunities await in the lively state of Oklahoma. Oklahoma is a wonderful place to call home.