Whatever you enjoy doing, you'll enjoy doing it under Oklahoma's broad, blue skies without fighting crowds, traffic or high costs -- all in a state that offers abundant water, sports, outdoor recreation, and cultural activities. You'll discover the best in our state is enjoyable, inexpensive and plentiful.
Oklahomans are hesitant to call the state "the best kept secret," because we know it's no longer a secret that ours is a great place to live and do business. We have everything you're looking for: a thriving cultural environment, great restaurants, 200 lakes and rivers for boating and fishing, professional and semi-pro sports teams, high quality education, and a general friendliness that will make you feel at home from day one.

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November/December 2009 highlights include: an issue dedicated to the sights and sounds of Norman, including a look at the University of Oklahoma.
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We're a giving bunch as well. The Catalogue for Philanthrophy's 2004 Generosity Index ranks Oklahoma third in the nation in charitable giving. Whether helping out our next door neighbor, collecting care packages for our troops overseas, or lining up at the annual blood drive, Oklahomans can be counted on when times are good and bad.
We're also among the happiest. Oklahoma ranks as the fourth happiest state in the country according to Mainstreet.com's happiness index for May 2009.
Maybe you're moving to Oklahoma as a new college student. Perhaps your company is considering expanding or relocating to Oklahoma. You might have just landed a great new job in the thriving aerospace industry. Or maybe Oklahoma is on your next vacation itinerary. This section of our website will provide more than a snapshot of our great state.
Explore these pages further to see what Oklahoma offers you, your business and your family.
Cost of Living
Climate & Ecosystems
Fun & Play
Cultural Diversity
Education