page_title: Oklahoma
section_title: State symbols
hierarchical_section_title: Oklahoma / State symbols
caption_attribution_description: A honeybee (Apis mellifera)
context_page_description: Oklahoma is a state that is in the southern part of the Central United States. It had a population of about 3,751,351 people in 2010. The state has a land area of about 68,667 sq mi. Oklahoma is the 28th largest state by population and the 20th largest state by area. The name of the state comes from the Choctaw words okla and humma. It means "Red People". It is also known by its nickname, The Sooner State. The state was formed from Indian Territory on November 16, 1907. It was the 46th state to become part of the United States. The people who live in the state are known as Oklahomans or Okies. The state's capital and largest city is Oklahoma City.
  In the past, Oklahoma was used as a path for cattle drives, a place for southern settlers, and a government-made territory for Native Americans.
  The state is a large producer of natural gas, oil and food. It has large industries in aviation, energy, telecommunications, and biotechnology. The state has one of the fastest growing economies in the nation. Between 2005 and 2006, it had the third highest percentage of income growth and the highest percentage in gross domestic product growth.
context_section_description: Oklahoma's state symbols are recognized by state law. The Oklahoma Senate or House of Representatives may add others for special events and to help organizations.
  State symbols:
  State bird: Scissortail flycatcher
  State tree: Eastern Redbud
  State mammal: American Bison
  State beverage: Milk
  State game bird: Wild Turkey
  State fish: Sandbass
  State floral emblem: Mistletoe
  State flower: Oklahoma Rose
  State wildflower: Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchellum)
  State grass: Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans)
  State rock: Rose rock
  State insect: Honeybee
  State soil: Port Silt Loam
  State reptile: Collared Lizard
  State amphibian: Bullfrog
  State butterfly: Black Swallowtail
  State song: "Oklahoma!"
  State vegetable: watermelon
caption: Oklahoma's state insect the honeybee
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