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Population: 18,723,991 (1995)
Capital: Austin, Population 665,093 (1996)
Nickname: Lone Star State
Year of Admission: December 29, 1845
Order of Admission: 28

Area: 267,277 sq miles (692,247 sq kilometers) (the 2nd biggest state).
Location: Texas is situated on the South of United States
Borders: Oklahoma on the North, Louisiana on the East, Arkansas on the Northeast, Mexico on the South & New Mexico on the West
Climate:
Eastern Texas has a humid subtropical climate, while a semiarid low latitude climate prevails in central areas, and an arid low latitude climate in the extreme west. Along the coast the climate is much milder, with fewer extremes in temperatures. Hurricanes sometimes hit the coastal areas of Texas from late July through September, and tornadoes are common in north-central Texas in April and May. Winters are generally mild, except in the extreme northern parts of the state. The coldest winter weather is brought by north winds, called northers, that sweep down the Great Plains. The winds get warmer as they pass over the state, however, and by the time they reach the coast, temperatures are generally above freezing. Precipitation in Texas decreases steadily from east to west. Rainfall is generally greatest during the summer. Snow is fairly uncommon in Texas, except in the higher mountains and in the High Plains.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Sea Level
Highest point: Guadalupe Peak - 8,749 feet (2,667 m)
Land Area:
 261,914 sq miles
Water area:
 5,363 sq miles


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