USA History
Oklahoma
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: November 16, 1907
Capital: Oklahoma city
Known as: Sooner State
Motto: Labor Conquers all things
Animal: Bison
Bird: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Insect: Honeybee
Flower: Mistletoe
Stone: Rose Rock (Barite Rose)
Song: "Oklahoma"
Tree: Redbud
Area: 69,903 Square miles
Number of Counties: 77
Highest point: 4,973 feet (Black Mesa)
Lowest point: 289 feet (Little River)