Regions
Oklahoma is divided into six land regions by location: Northwest, Central, Northeast, Southeast, South Central, and Southwest.
Agriculture
Agriculture continues to be an important industry for the Sooner State, generating $6.2 billion in revenue. There are approximately 86,000 farms in the state, covering 35.1 million acres. The average size farm comprises 438 acres. Agriculture makes a significant contribution to all 77 counties.
Oklahoma’s top commodities are cattle and hogs. Its most valuable crops are wheat and nursery products. The state also grows substantial quantities of hay, cotton, and soybeans. Most of the cropland is found in the western area of the state.
Wildlife
Oklahoma wildlife is abundant within the state on both land and water. Its primary wildlife includes white-tailed deer, elk, pronghorn, black bears, and wild turkeys. Popular fish species include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, blue catfish, and channel catfish.
Oklahoma is committed to protecting its fish and wildlife habitats.
Major Rivers and Lakes
Oklahoma’s three longest rivers are the Arkansas River, Red River, and Canadian River. Their main tributaries include the Cimarron River, Salt Fork River, and Grand River.
Eufaula Lake, the largest lake in Oklahoma, is located on the Canadian River. The surface area of this lake is approximately 102,016 acres (159.4 square miles). Other significant lakes include Lake Texoma and Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, which exceed 135,526 surface area acres.
State and National Parks
Oklahoma has 35 state parks and 6 national parks.
National Parks:
| State Summary | |
| Nickname | Sooner State |
| Neighboring States | New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas |
| Regions | Northwest, Central, Northeast, Southeast, South Central, and Southwest |
| State Flower | Oklahoma Rose |
| State Bird | Scissor-tailed Flycatcher |
| Big Game | White-tailed deer, elk, pronghorn, black bears, and wild turkeys |
| Small Game | Squirrels, rabbits, migratory birds |
| Freshwater Fish | Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, blue catfish, and channel catfish |
| Saltwater Fish | N/A |
| Hunting Information | https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/hunting |
| Total Acreage | 45 million |
| Total Public Land Acreage | 400,000 acres |
| Average Annual Rainfall | 56 inches |
| Farmland by Acreage | 35.1 million |
| Woodlands by Acreage | 12 million |
| Coastline | N/A |
| Conservation Program | https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/hunting |
| Primary Crops | Wheat, nursery products, hay, cotton, and soybeans |
| Largest Lake | Eufaula Lake |
| Other Lakes | Lake Texoma and Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees |
| Major Rivers | Arkansas River, Red River, and Canadian River |
| Other Tributaries | Cimarron River, Salt Fork River, and Grand River |
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