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About Texas
Texas is a state in the United States. Located in the south-central part of the country, it borders Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. It also borders Mexico along the Rio Grande, and has a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico. Covering 268,596 square miles (695,660 km2) and with an estimated population of over 31.7 million residents in 2025, it is the second-largest state by both area and population. Texas is nicknamed the "Lone Star State" for the single star on its flag copied from the previous flag of the Republic of Texas, representing Texans' continued independent national identity.
- Best time
- Nov - Apr
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Population
- 29,145,505
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- Site of Harmony Ridge CommunitySightseeing · Site of Harmony Ridge Community, C R 132, San Saba County, TX, United States of America
- Chadwick's MillSightseeing · Chadwick's Mill, US 190, Lometa, TX, United States of America
- Harris CemeterySightseeing · Harris Cemetery, C R 132, San Saba County, TX, United States of America
- Indian Signaling GroundsSightseeing · Indian Signaling Grounds, US 190, San Saba County, TX, United States of America
- Historical MonumentPark · Historical Monument, San Saba County, Texas, United States of America
Good to know
FAQs about Texas
Nov - Apr
Location
Texas, United States of America
Texas, United States of America
31.2639° N, 98.5456° W
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