Located in Northeast Oklahoma, Green Country is an area of the state with a relatively high amount of rolling hills, mountains and foliage as opposed to Central and Western Oklahoma (which have geography similar to "the Great Plains" region of the U.S.). Average rainfall totals in Green Country are generally above 40 inches per year, making it considerably wetter and greener than most of the state. Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  Ranked 20th  - Total 69,960 sq mi (181,196 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... The Great Plains is the broad expanse of prairie which lies east of the Rocky Mountains in the United States of America and Canada, covering all or parts of the U.S. states of New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota and North Dakota and the...

Its name was devised in the 1960s by the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation as one of six travel destination regions within the state, but is the most historically significant of all of them, as the name's usage can be traced to the early part of the 20th century.

The official borders of "Green County," according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, include all of northeastern Oklahoma, reaching in the northwest to include Osage County, Okfuskee County in the southwest, the Canadian River in the south, and the Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas borders in the north, northeast, and east. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (often abbreviated as ODOT) is a state government organization in charge of maintaining public roadways of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. ... Osage County is the largest county in the state of Oklahoma. ... Okfuskee County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. ... The Canadian River is the largest tributary of the Arkansas River. ...

The region is anchored by the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, which includes the cities of Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Jenks, Owasso, and Bixby, among others. Muskogee, Bartlesville and Tahlequah are other major cities. Downtown Tulsa Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma. ... Downtown Tulsa Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma. ... Broken Arrow or broken arrow can refer to several things. ... Jenks is the name of two places in the United States: Jenks, Oklahoma Jenks Township, Pennsylvania This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Bixby Bixby is a blues and country-inspired rock band fronted by lead singer and lead guitarist from San Francisco native Davitt Felder. ... Muskogee is a city located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. ... Bartlesville is a city located in Oklahoma. ... Tahlequah may refer to: Tahlequah, Oklahoma Tahlequah, Washington This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Geographic Importance

Near Natural Falls State Park

The area has the most diversified agricultural economy in the state, as well as the state's second largest city, Tulsa. In addition to the area's abundance of foliage and rolling hills, it has more lakes than any other geographical area of Oklahoma, as well as more than half of the state's registered state parks. Six of Oklahoma's 11 ecosystems are in northeastern Oklahoma. ^[1] (The state is one of only 4 with more than 10, according to the EPA)^[2] Downtown Tulsa Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma. ...

In its northern section, in an area stretching from Ponca City to Miami, the terrain is dominated by a mosaic of prairie and forest. In the east, the foothills of the Ozark mountains become more apparent, bringing forests covered with both evergreen pines and deciduous trees. The Arkansas River runs through Green Country and hosts the state's two largest in-land sea ports, the Tulsa Port of Catoosa and the Port of Muskogee. From either of these two ports, goods may be transported (via the Arkansas River's connection to the Mississippi River) to the sea port in New Orleans, Louisiana, and then to points beyond. Ponca City is a city located in Oklahoma. ... Miami is a city located in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. ... The Ozark Mountains near Roaring River State Park on Missouri State Highway 112. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Tree (disambiguation). ... The headwaters of the Arkansas near Leadville, Colorado The Arkansas River is a major tributary of the Mississippi which flows east and southeast through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma territories and then into the state of Arkansas. ... Categories: Stub | Commercial item transport and distribution | Transportation ... The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is located in the city of Catoosa in Rogers County, just outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma. ... The Port of Muskogee is a regional port, located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. Category: Ports and harbors of the United States ... The Mississippi River, derived from the old Ojibwe word misi-ziibi meaning great river (gichi-ziibi big river at its headwaters), is the second-longest river in the United States; the longest is the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Crescent City, The Big Easy, The City That Care Forgot Location Location in the State of Louisiana and the United States Coordinates , Government Country State Parish United States Louisiana Orleans Parish, Louisiana Founded 1718 Mayor Ray Nagin (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 350. ...

Sportsman's Paradise

Whitewater kayaking is a popular sport in Green Country, shown here on the Arkansas River

Green Country is known as an outdoor sportsmen's paradise, with its many lakes, streams and rivers, and abundant wilderness used for hunting and fishing, along with its sheer number of state parks and camping areas. Download high resolution version (1855x2405, 1591 KB)This is a picture taken of me kayaking File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Download high resolution version (1855x2405, 1591 KB)This is a picture taken of me kayaking File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Whitewater kayaking is the sport of paddling a kayak on a moving body of water, typically a river. ...

Infrastructure

The area's highway system is dominated by turnpikes.

Interstate 44 in the primary thoroughfare, and runs diagonally through Green Country, exiting on the southwest and northeast corners. All portions of the road through northeastern Oklahoma exists as a toll road, except for in the city of Tulsa. Interstate 40 straddles the southernmost border of Green Country, while other important highways include the north-south Highway 75 (not a turnpike), The Muskogee Turnpike, the north-south Highway 69, Highway 169, and the east-west Highway 412. MAJOR JUNCTIONS JUNCTION MILEPOST I-40 Oklahoma 120 I-35 Oklahoma 130-135 I-55 Missouri 290 Legend BROWSE STATE HWYS   Interstate 44 is an interstate highway in the central United States. ... Downtown Tulsa Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma. ...

In addition, Historic Route 66 is an active road the entire way (with breaks) between the Kansas border and Stroud, the southwestern most town in the region. Alternate meanings of Route 66: New Jersey State Highway 66, Interstate 66, and a company named after the route US Highway 66 or Route 66 was and is the most famous road in the United States highway system and quite possibly the most famous and storied highway in the world. ... Stroud is a city located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. ...

The Tulsa International Airport is the primary commercial flight operation in Green Country, and the Tulsa Port of Catoosa and Port of Muskogee are Oklahoma's only seaports, connecting the state directly with international trade routes. Tulsa International Airport (IATA: TUL, ICAO: KTUL) is a public airport located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. ... The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is located in the city of Catoosa in Rogers County, just outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma. ... The Port of Muskogee is a regional port, located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. Category: Ports and harbors of the United States ...

Alternate Meanings

The term "Green County" may be used to describe all of eastern Oklahoma, although southeastern Oklahoma has its own regional designation. Tulsa, the principal city in northeastern Oklahoma, is sometimes referred to as "Green Country" in its own right (or "the heart of Green Country").

Important cities and towns in Green Country

Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bartlesville, Jenks, Bixby, Claremore, Okmulgee, Muskogee, Miami, Tahlequah, Vinita, Grove, Sapulpa, Sand Springs, Nowata. Downtown Tulsa Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma. ... Broken Arrow or broken arrow can refer to several things. ... Bartlesville is a city located in Oklahoma. ... Jenks is the name of two places in the United States: Jenks, Oklahoma Jenks Township, Pennsylvania This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Bixby Bixby is a blues and country-inspired rock band fronted by lead singer and lead guitarist from San Francisco native Davitt Felder. ... Claremore is a city located in Rogers County, Oklahoma. ... Okmulgee may refer to: Okmulgee, Oklahoma Okmulgee County, Oklahoma This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Muskogee is a city located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. ... Miami is a city located in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. ... Tahlequah may refer to: Tahlequah, Oklahoma Tahlequah, Washington This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Vinita is the name of several places in the United States: Vinita Township in Kansas Vinita in Oklahoma Vinita Park in Missouri Vinita Terrace in Missouri This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Look up Grove, grove in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Sapulpa is a city located in Creek County, Oklahoma. ... Sand Springs is a city located in Oklahoma. ... Nowata is a city located in Nowata County, Oklahoma. ...

Other Oklahoma regions include Red Carpet Country, Great Plains Country, Kiamichi Country, Frontier Country, and Fun Country (known in later years as Lake Country and today as Lake & Trail Country).

External links and references

• Official 'Green Country' tourism website

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