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Amarillo
Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. Amarillo is the 14th-largest city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Potter County. A portion of the city extends into Randall County. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city had a total population of 173,627 though a July 1, 2005 estimate placed the city's population at 183,021. The Amarillo metropolitan area, however, has an estimated population of 236,113 in four counties. The total area of the city Amarillo was 233.9 square kilometers and the population density was 782.5 per square kilometers.
The city is also known as the Yellow Rose of Texas and most recently Rotor City, USA for its V-22 Osprey hybrid aircraft assembly plant. Amarillo operates one of the largest meat packing areas in the United States. On June 19, 1888, Henry B. Sanborn, who is given credit as the Father of Amarillo, and his business partner Joseph F. Glidden began buying land to the east to move Amarillo after arguing that Berry's site was on low ground and would flood during rainstorms.
Amarillo is located near the middle of the Texas Panhandle and is part of the Llano Estacado or Staked Plains region which has a surface that is relatively flat and has little drainage in the soil. Amarillo and along with the Texas Panhandle's climate is classified as subhumid to semiarid. It is characterized by a rush of cold air from the north or northwest into a warmer area and occasionally, by blizzards during the winter season and a hot summer. The normal annual rainfall for Amarillo is approximately 20 inches.
Amarillo has a number of natural attractions near the city. The Palo Duro Canyon State Park is United States' second largest canyon system, after the Grand Canyon and is located south of Amarillo. Amarillo offers all the conveniences of big city living in a friendly and small town atmosphere. The Amarillo area has much to offer residents and tourists alike. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon to quality educational system, from restaurants to a variety of recreational activities, Amarillo is certain to have something to offer almost everyone.
As it is often regarded as among the most beautiful parts of Texas one of the most visited places amongst the most die-hard travelers the world over.
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