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Texas is a dramatic mix of unspoiled wild lands and modern cities. It has world class golf courses, rodeos, beaches, shopping, culture, hunting and cuisine. With an area of 696,000 square kilometers and a population of 22.5 million, Texas is the second largest U.S. state in terms of area and population.

The only thing 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.

Everywhere you look in Texas, you immediately see the rich beauty and history created by the many cultures that call Texas home. Texan cultures have left vast evidence of their contributions across the state. 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.

Houston is the largest city in Texas and fourth largest in the nation. The city has experienced phenomenal growth since a small riverboat landing was established on Buffalo Bayou in August 1836. Now it is the industrial and financial hub for much of the state. It is also home to the US space shuttle program.

Dallas is a dynamic destination that tops the Texas charts for both business and leisure travel. It is the No. 1 visitor destination in Texas, the Southwest's largest banking center, a leader in wholesale business, home to numerous "million-dollar" companies and one of the top convention cities in the United States. Offering state-of-the-art convention services, world-class accommodations, some of the world's most sought after art and fabulous shopping.

Corpus Christi is a major deep-water port and one of Texas' most popular seacoast playground cities. The first European to have visited the area is believed to have been Spanish explorer Alonzo de Piñeda in 1519. The first settlement began as a frontier trading post founded 1839 by impresario-colonizer Col. Henry Lawrence Kinney, which was an obscure settlement until about 1845 when accelerated growth began.

The Texas tourist industry is vibrant and has an excellent infrastructure. The are hotels, hostels and bed and breakfast accommodation to suit all pockets and requirements. Every city and town has at least one bed and breakfast accommodation. Fredericks, an outstanding spot for sportsmen to find year-round opportunities to hunt native and exotic species of animals, has dozens of B&B lodgings. Finding accommodation should never be a problem.