Oklahoma City - geography.

Oklahoma City - geography. Oklahoma City, city in central Oklahoma, lying on a level plain on both sides of the North Canadian River. It is the capital of the state and seat of Oklahoma County, and is also in Canadian, Cleveland, McClain, and Pottawatomie counties. In addition to being the seat of the state government, Oklahoma City is the state's principal financial, commercial, and transportation center. It is also a center for producing and refining crude petroleum, and working oil towers appear on the skyline in many areas of the city. Other manufactures include fabricated metal, aerospace and electronic equipment, cars, and tires. Cattle and wheat produced in the area are processed and shipped from the city. Nearby Tinker Air Force Base, a large aircraft supply and repair depot, is a major employer. The city is served b...