Oklahoma is a state in the United States of America, located on the eastern coast of the Pacific Ocean and bordering the Bering Sea to the south, the Bitterroot River to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the north, and the Gulf of Mexico to the east. It is situated between 40°N and 48°N latitude, with its western boundary lying on the continental shelf off of San Francisco Bay. Oklahoma was originally called Oklahoma Territory from 1906 until 1925 when the name "Missouri" was added to it as a separate state. It became a full state in 1940 and is known as the 37th state to join the Union. The state's capital city is Oklahoma City, which is located on the east bank of the Missouri River in northwestern Oklahoma. Oklahoma has a rich history with its roots dating back to Native American tribes who lived there long before European exploration. It was named after King Louis XIV of France as "La Grande Orléans" in 1763, but it wasn't until the 19th century that the name Oklahoma began to be used. Some interesting facts about Oklahoma: - The state is located on the western side of the Rocky Mountains and receives a significant amount of rainfall throughout its length. This makes Oklahoma one of the driest states in the United States. - With an estimated population of over 3 million people as of 2019, Oklahoma is the seventh largest state by population. - The state has many diverse ecosystems, including forests, prairies, and deserts. Some notable attractions include the Grand Canyon, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Ozark Plateau. - Oklahoma is known for its food culture with dishes such as chicken, beef, and seafood. - The state has a rich tradition of music and arts. Some popular instruments in Oklahoma include the banjo, fiddle, fiddlehead fern, guitar, mandolin, violin, violin, zither, xylophone, xylophonoid, and ukulele. - Oklahoma is also famous for its sports culture with several major sporting events such as the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament and the World University Games. - The state has a strong sense of community. Many people in Oklahoma have lived there their whole lives or have been born and raised here. - Oklahoma was once part of the Spanish colonies, but it became an independent state on 13 November 1907. - As a member of the United States, Oklahoma is one of the 50 states of the United States.