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Texas is a state located in the south-central part of the United States of America. It borders New Mexico on the west, Oklahoma on the north (across the Red River), and Louisiana (across the Sabine River) and Arkansas on the east. To the southwest, across the Rio Grande, Texas borders the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas. To the southeast of Texas lies the Gulf of Mexico.
The state name derives from a word in a Caddoan language of the Hasinai, táysha (or tejas, as the Spaniards spelled it), meaning friends or allies. Spanish explorers mistakenly applied the word to the people and their location.
Texas can claim that "Six Flags" have flown over its soil: the Fleur-de-lis of France, and the national flags of Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the United States of America and the Confederate States of America. Texas was 28th U.S. state, joined the United States in 1845, after nine years of self governing.
Ranked by population of cities (incorporated municipalities), the five largest cities in Texas are Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth. Texas is the only state in the U.S. to have three cities with populations exceeding 1 million (California has two; no other state has more than one) — Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas, which are also among the 10 largest cities of the United States.
Culture
Even grander than the sheer size of Texas is its cultural diversity. People from all over the globe have settled here through the centuries, weaving a vibrant tapestry of languages, traditions, and art forms. That's why Texas is like a whole other country-lots of 'em, actually.
Everywhere you look in Texas, you immediately see the rich beauty and history created by the many cultures that call Texas home. And we celebrate it the same way we celebrate everything else here: In a big way.
The Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio displays a rich variety of exhibits highlighting 26 cultural and ethnic groups. It gives visitors a lesson on the many cultures that influenced the Lone Star State, and the people who created Texas history. Visitors can view how different people arrived in Texas--how they lived, ate, celebrated, and other fascinating historical facts.
Texan cultures have left vast evidence of their contributions across the state. That's what makes Texas, Texas. Today, we celebrate these contributions through events, festivals, and museums. Take a look at the brief history of some of these cultures, and how important they are to the state that has been home to many people, and stood under six flags.
Sorry, no tips were foundThe state name derives from a word in a Caddoan language of the Hasinai, táysha (or tejas, as the Spaniards spelled it), meaning friends or allies. Spanish explorers mistakenly applied the word to the people and their location.
Texas can claim that "Six Flags" have flown over its soil: the Fleur-de-lis of France, and the national flags of Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the United States of America and the Confederate States of America. Texas was 28th U.S. state, joined the United States in 1845, after nine years of self governing.
Ranked by population of cities (incorporated municipalities), the five largest cities in Texas are Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth. Texas is the only state in the U.S. to have three cities with populations exceeding 1 million (California has two; no other state has more than one) — Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas, which are also among the 10 largest cities of the United States.
Culture
Even grander than the sheer size of Texas is its cultural diversity. People from all over the globe have settled here through the centuries, weaving a vibrant tapestry of languages, traditions, and art forms. That's why Texas is like a whole other country-lots of 'em, actually.
Everywhere you look in Texas, you immediately see the rich beauty and history created by the many cultures that call Texas home. And we celebrate it the same way we celebrate everything else here: In a big way.
The Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio displays a rich variety of exhibits highlighting 26 cultural and ethnic groups. It gives visitors a lesson on the many cultures that influenced the Lone Star State, and the people who created Texas history. Visitors can view how different people arrived in Texas--how they lived, ate, celebrated, and other fascinating historical facts.
Texan cultures have left vast evidence of their contributions across the state. That's what makes Texas, Texas. Today, we celebrate these contributions through events, festivals, and museums. Take a look at the brief history of some of these cultures, and how important they are to the state that has been home to many people, and stood under six flags.
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