Texas is the second-largest state in the United States both in terms of area and population. It's located in the southern part of the country and is known for its diverse geography, rich history, and vibrant culture. Its population was 29,145,505 in 2020. Austin is the capital of the state of Texas, the Lone Star State.
Big Bend National Park is a large and diverse national park located in the southwestern part of Texas along the United States-Mexico border. The park is situated in the Chihuahuan Desert and covers a vast area of over 800,000 acres. It is located in Brewster County, Texas.
Padre Island is the largest barrier island in Texas and the longest barrier island in the world. It stretches across Cameron, Kennedy, Kleberg, Nueces, and Willacy counties along Texas's southern Gulf of Mexico coast, and is renowned for its pristine white sand beaches, diverse flora and fauna, and countless adventures in this natural paradise.
