Texas is a large state in the southern U.S. with deserts, pine forest and the Rio Grande, a river that forms its border with Mexico. Itis the second largeststatein theUnited Statesby bothareaandpopulation. Geographically located in thesouth centralpart of the country,Texas is nicknamed the ''Lone Star State''to signify its former status as an independent republic, and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence fromMexico. The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texan state flag and on the Texan state seal.The origin of the state name, Texas, is from the word, "Tejas", which means 'friends' in theCaddolanguage.
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