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Oklahoma pronounces it Miama to pay homage to Oklahoma, also because most inhabitants of Oklahoma are poorly educated the literacy rate is quite low, their pronunciation is poor.

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Q: Why Is Miami Oklahoma Pronounced Miama?
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Did the Miama Indians live in Miama Florida?

No, and Miami, Florida is not named after the Miami Indians but instead after the Miami River in Florida whose name is derived from Lake Mayaimi in Florida. The Miami Indians lived along the Ohio River, and are currently headquartered in Miami, Oklahoma which is named for them. There are Miami Indians that doo live in Indiana and Ohio, but they are not recognized by the Federal Government as a tribal entity.


Distance from Miama airport to port of Miama?

The Port of Miami is only 1 mile away from the Miami airport. It would be much quicker to drive than to take an airplane.


Distance between Miama airport and Miama beach?

It is 12.9 miles from Miami International Airport to Miami Beach, Florida. The drive takes from 22 minutes to 29 minutes, depending on traffic.


Are there bears in Miama?

Not naturally. Only in zoos and as pets. (Florida Miami, not Ohio)


Can you travel by car from Miama to Aruba?

As Aruba is an island, you can't drive there from Miami.


When is the ING Miami Marathon?

The ING Miama Marathon is on January thirteth every year.


Are there camels in Miama?

No. But the last time I went in a kind of zoo in Miami and i took a ride in a camel.


Where are there cities named Miami?

Miami Florida. Miami Oklahoma. Miami Ohio. Miami Missouri Miami New Mexico. Miami Texas. Miami Iowa. Miami Indiana. Miami West Virgina.


What is halfway between Oklahoma City and Miami?

what is the halfway point from miami to oklahoma city


Where can I find a rent to own home in miami?

For a list of rent to own homes in Miama FL you can visit www.irentoown.com.


What is Miami's region?

That depends. Miami, Florida is semi or subtropical. Miami, Ohio is temperate. Miami, Oklahoma is semiarid prairie.


What is the closest major city to Miami Oklahoma?

Tulsa, Oklahoma