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The capital of Oklahoma is Oklahoma City. Other large cities include Tulsa, Edmond, Lawton, and Norman.
Oklahoma is called the Sooner State, after those who entered the land early during the Land Run of 1889. Its state motto, "Labor Conquers All Things", is a nod to the hardworking nature of its people.
Route 66 is a famous highway that runs from Illinois to California. It is a popular road to drive on, and still has neon signs, old diners, and vintage gas stations.
Oklahoma's state tree is the Redbud. Its state flower is the Oklahoma Rose, and its state bird is the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.
Oklahoma was the 46th state admitted into statehood on November 16, 1907.
Country superstar, Carrie Underwood, was born on March 10, 1983 in Muskogee, Oklahoma and grew up in the rural town of Checotah. Carrie got her big break in 2005, when she became the season 4 winner of "American Idol".
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Oklahoma joined the United States in 1907 as the 46th state!
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Labor Conquers All Things