Oklahoma City anchors the central Oklahoma region as the state's capital and largest city, with its metro area extending from Edmond and Yukon to Moore and Midwest City. The local economy centers on energy, aerospace and defense (Tinker Air Force Base is one of the largest employers), federal operations, and healthcare systems including OU Health and Integris. Major corridors like I-35, I-40, and I-44 connect districts from the revitalized Bricktown and Midtown areas to established neighborhoods in Nichols Hills, the Plaza District, and the Paseo, while suburban growth continues in areas like Deer Creek and along the Northwest Expressway.