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Oklahoma City is located in the central part of the state and is the county seat of Oklahoma County. With a population in Oklahoma City proper of around 528,000, Oklahoma City is the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The population of the entire metropolitan area is about 1,100,000.

Oklahoma City is the 29th largest city in the United States. During the 1960s and 1970s, the city suffered a period of decline due to several factors, not the least of which was the poor decision-making of the city’s leaders. In an effort to renew life in the city, those leaders destroyed much of the theater district, including massive damages to the world famous Biltmore Hotel, in favor of building a huge, centrally-located mall. The mall never came to be, as funds ran out after the parking garage was constructed.

Oklahoma City is in prime location as far as travel, being located ideally for travel by car for a large portion of the nation. The Will Rogers World Airport serves the city’s air travelers. Since Oklahoma City is near the geographical center of the entire nation, it is an essential location on the Interstate network. Interstates 35, 40 and 44 all run through town, and Interstate 240 is another main road. Many state routes also service the area, and Oklahoma City has one of the world’s most famous roads: Route 66.

Greyhound and Amtrak also provide extensive service to the city.

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