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The state of Texas is located in the south of the country. Its area is 696,241 km², it is the second largest state in the United States. The state capital of Texas is Austin. Texas is an important center Agriculture, chemical and oil and gas industry, education and finance.
In the period before World War II, the state was predominantly agricultural, and after the end of the war, industrialization began here at a rapid pace. Today, the backbone of the state's economy consists of the oil and gas, chemical, energy, manufacturing, and agricultural industries. main cities and economic centers states are Dallas and Houston. The cities of El Paso and San Antonio also play an important role in the state's economy. 
- This is the center of space technology, it is in this city that the main facilities of NASA are located, while information technology and industry are developing in Dallas. Part of the state falls on the coastal zone of the Gulf of Mexico. In this region, fishing, oil production and tourism business with related services are widespread.
The central and western parts of the state are mostly occupied by farms. Some are engaged in cattle breeding, some grow various crops, such as cotton and corn. The north of the state is owned by many oil companies. It is interesting to note that gambling is prohibited in the state of Texas.
The state's economy is in a growth phase. So in 2009, the state's GDP amounted to 1764 billion dollars. Growth is facilitated by the following factors: the presence a large number jobs, affordable housing, high level life of the population, preferential taxation for business, a small degree of control and state intervention in the economy. And an important aspect, especially relevant for agriculture, is a favorable mild climate. 
An interesting event happened in 2011. On March 6, a demonstration of supporters of the state's independence from the United States took place in the state capital, Austin. The reason for this demonstration was dissatisfaction current position the country's economy and growing external debt. It is known that this action was organized by an active group called the Republic of Texas.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (in his second term) hinted at the possibility of Texas secession from the US back in 2004. After the re-election of US President Barack Obama for a second term, a petition appeared on the White House website for the peaceful withdrawal of Texas from the country. What is interesting: many citizens of another 20 states have joined this petition. Such an appeal was the first in the history of the United States, after in 1861 six southern states wished to secede from the state, refusing to vote for Lincoln. The petitioners back up their petitions with references to the US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence and claim that the government is neglecting a number of economic issues and violates the rights of its citizens.
One of the most interesting states in America in terms of history, terrain, variety of natural areas, the second largest population and area occupied - all this is Texas. The state strikes with a combination of incredible natural beauty with its canyons and caves, forests, mountain rivers, lakes and the destructive power of hurricanes and tornadoes.
Until the 16th century, representatives of various Indian peoples lived in the state: Cherokee, Caddo, Apache, Kiowa and others. The first Europeans to visit what is now Texas were the Spaniards. This happened in 1528, after a Spanish ship led by Alvar Nunez Cabez de Vaca was wrecked off the coast of the state. In the 18th century, the entire territory of Texas was part of the New Spain colony. Already at the beginning of the 19th century, in 1821, the Spanish colonial state gained independence and became part of Mexico. In 1835, a war broke out between Texas and Mexico, which was caused by the dissatisfaction of the population of the state with the new Mexican laws. Around the same time, the modern capital of the state of Texas, the city of Austin, was formed. The war ended with the victory of the Texans - state gained independence. Mexico for several decades tried to return it. On December 29, 1845, the state officially joined the United States. Texans know the popular expression "six flags over Texas", reminiscent of the fact that at different periods of history the territory of the state belonged to six different states. The first flag was the flag of Spain, the second - the royal banner of France, the third - Mexico, the fourth belonged to the independent Republic of Texas, the fifth flag was hoisted by the United States of America, and the sixth flag can be considered the flag of the Confederate States of America - an formation formed as a result of the withdrawal of 11 states from the United States in the middle 19th century.
The territory of Texas has an interesting landscape. The eastern and southern parts of Texas occupy the territory of the Mexican Lowland, the central part of the state is a plain, which in the west turns into a mountain range. There are many rivers in Texas. The largest of them can be considered Rio Grande, Colorado, Trinity, Brazos. A significant area of the eastern part of the state is occupied by savannahs and forests with valuable tree species - various types of conifers and oaks. Wetlands can also be found in the east.
The state borders Oklahoma to the north, Louisiana and Arkansas to the east, and New Mexico to the west. The southeast coast of Texas is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The southwestern border of the state is the border of the United States of America and Mexico.
Among the regions of the United States, Texas is one of the largest in terms of area. The territory of the state is 695.6 thousand square meters. km, it is the second largest after Alaska (the area is about 1,717,000 sq. km).
In terms of the number of large metropolitan areas, among other regions of America, the state of Texas also occupies a leading position. The cities with the largest number of inhabitants are located in the central and eastern part of the region, as it is the most developed in terms of economy and culture. There are many large cities on the territory of the state, among which Houston (the largest city), Abilene, Victoria, Dallas, San Antonio and others stand out. The capital of the state of Texas - the city of Austin - is located in the central part of the region. The city was founded in 1835 and is named after the founder of Texas, Stephen Austin. One of the largest universities in America is located in the capital - the University of Texas, the largest library in America, the botanical garden, the Texas Historical Museum.
Texas is one of the largest states not only in terms of territory, but also in terms of population. As of 2016, the state has a population of over 27 million (second largest population after California).
To date, Texas is one of the most successful in terms of economic development regions of America. The state is actively developing various areas economy, rising living standards. Most developed industry Industry in Texas can, like a century ago, be called gas and oil production. Also, deposits of other minerals and minerals are being developed - sulfur, helium, salt. In recent decades, high-tech production has been actively developing.
The geographical position of the state allows for the active development of agriculture. Huge sown areas are occupied by various cereals, vegetables, and cotton. An important source of income today is fishing (catching shrimp and oysters).
Frequent hurricanes can be considered the only factor hindering even more rapid development of the economy. The annual number of natural disasters of this kind reaches 140. The most destructive hurricane in the history of the state, Galveston, occurred in 1900, the disaster claimed the lives of, according to various sources, from eight to twenty thousand people. The hurricane almost completely destroyed the state of Texas, the cities, their infrastructure, and damaged the railways.
Like other regions of the United States, Texas has its own flag and official nickname, approved by the state authorities as an addition to the main name. The Texas flag consists of three color segments: red (symbol of courage), white (symbol of freedom), and blue (symbol of loyalty). The state of Texas has two main official nicknames: the Lone Star State and the Beef State. The Texas flag features a single white star, commemorating the attempt to gain independence from Mexico and the later attempt to secede from the United States to form the independent Republic of Texas. That is why such a romantic name was assigned to the state - "the state of the lone star." The nickname "beef state" is associated with the main type of agriculture - cattle breeding.
Texas is a state with an interesting centuries-old history that includes the complex ups and downs of the formation and development of all of America. Despite the significant economic backwardness of the southern part of the country until the middle of the 20th century, Texas today is a large industrial center with a developed economy, providing minerals, technical innovations not only to America, but to the whole world.
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