This Southwestern State borders 6 other states, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas and has no coastline. The capital city is Oklahoma City, which is also the largest metropolitan area. Other prominent cities include Tulsa, Norman and Lawton.
Forests cover varies throughout the state and the red bud is the official state tree.
The Gulf Coastal Plains form along the south of Oklahoma. North of the Coastal Plains, there are mountain ranges and valleys. The northern and western parts of the state are also generally flat lands and contain part of the Great Plains. The main rivers flowing through Oklahoma are the Arkansas and Red Rivers. Oklahoma is frequently a victim of droughts and tornadoes.