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According to Allcitycodes, Oklahoma is known by many nicknames, the most popular of which is “The Sooner State”. This nickname was adopted in 1907, when Oklahoma became the 46th state. The name references Oklahoma’s pioneering spirit and its commitment to progress. Another popular nickname for Oklahoma is “The Native American State”. This nickname originated in the 19th century, when Oklahomans began referring to their state as the “Native American State” due to its long history of Native American culture and heritage. The name also references Oklahoma’s commitment to preserving traditional cultures, making it an ideal place for cultural exploration. In addition to these two popular nicknames, there are several other nicknames for Oklahoma that are less well known but still widely used. These include “The Cowboy State”, referencing its role as a leader in western culture; “The Oil Field State”, commemorating its long history as a major producer of oil; and “The Panhandle State”, which notes its location at the northernmost point of the United States. According to citypopulationreview, Oklahoma is a state located in the south-central region of the United States. It is bordered by Kansas to the north, Missouri to the northeast, Arkansas to the east, Texas to the south and west, and New Mexico to the west. Oklahoma has an area of 69,898 square miles and a population of 3.9 million people as of 2019. The history of Oklahoma dates back thousands of years with many different Native American tribes inhabiting the area. The first recorded Europeans in Oklahoma were Spanish explorers in 1541 led by Francisco Vásquez de Coronado who were searching for gold and other riches. In 1803, with the Louisiana Purchase, most of present-day Oklahoma became part of the United States. In 1828, Congress created Indian Territory which included present-day Oklahoma along with parts of Kansas and Nebraska. This region was used as a place for Native Americans from eastern states who had been removed from their homelands due to European settlement. During this period, several tribes were moved into Indian Territory including Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw and Creek Nations among others. In 1889 Congress opened up 2 million acres in Indian Territory for white settlement through what became known as The Land Run. This sparked a wave of immigration from all over America and soon after it became known as “Oklahoma” meaning “red people” in Choctaw language which was derived from two Choctaw words meaning “red” and “people” respectively. In 1907 Oklahoma officially became a state after President Theodore Roosevelt signed an act granting statehood on November 16th 1907 making it one of 46 states at that time. After statehood was granted there was continued growth throughout Oklahoma with oil being discovered in 1915 which led to an economic boom that lasted until World War II when production decreased significantly due to wartime needs elsewhere in America and abroad. Since then there have been various periods of economic prosperity followed by recessions such as during World War II or during the 1980s Oil Bust when oil prices dropped dramatically leading many parts of Oklahoma into economic hardship once again prompting calls for diversification away from reliance on oil production alone. In recent years, however there has been significant progress made towards diversification particularly within technology industries which have helped spur economic growth within parts of Oklahoma once again leading it into a new era where it is no longer solely reliant on oil production but now has multiple industries driving its economy forward including aerospace engineering, healthcare services and tourism among others creating more job opportunities throughout its cities and towns across the state leading into its current status today as one of America’s most vibrant states full of opportunity for those seeking it out.