Located in southern across to western regions of the U.S. and spanning over 695,000 square kilometres, Texas is the second largest state in area in the U.S. behind Alaska. With a population of 23.5 million people Texas has become known internationally for its booming resource industry which includes the Port of Houston the 6th largest shipping port in the world. With a capital city of Austin and other large cities including Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio, the state of Texas has a booming Economy which in 2005 amassed an amount of over US$948 billion. Texas is a place of multiculturalism and is home to a wide range of social events and tourist attractions. In the city of Houston, The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is an event held over 20 days starting in late February each year. The capital, Austin, boasts more music venues per capita than any other city in the entire United States of America. Finally Dallas is home to The State Fair. Texas is a place of great importance in U.S. history, with many famous legends of the Wild West and famous Native American tribes such as the Apache originating in Texas. The Alamo is a popular tourist attraction, which has historical significance to the state. Texans love their American Football with the Dallas Cowboys Team often being referred to as “America’s Team.”
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