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Plano
Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. The state is second-largest in both area and population behind Alaska and California, respectively. The state's name derives from a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai. Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly a decade. Texas is internationally known for its energy and aeronautics industries, and for its ship channel at the Port of Houston, the largest in the U.S. in international commerce and the sixth-largest port in the world.
Plano is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas, mainly within Collin County, but also extending into Denton County. It is a suburb of Dallas, Texas. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 222,030, making it the ninth largest city in Texas, and the seventieth most populous city in the United States; it had grown to 250,096 in the 2005 census estimate.
Plano is within the Dallas Plano Irving metropolitan division of the Dallas Fort Worth Arlington metropolitan area, a title designated by the U.S. Census, and is colloquially referred to as the metroplex. The city is home to many corporate headquarters, including Cadbury Schweppes, Ericsson, Electronic Data Systems, Frito-Lay, Cinemark Theatres, and JCPenney.
In the early 1840s, several settlers came to the area around Plano. Several nearby facilities including a sawmill, gristmill and a store brought more people to the area. Mail service was also established and after rejecting several names for the budding town, the locals suggested the name Plano, the Spanish word for flat, a reference to the terrain of the area. The name was accepted by the post office and Plano was born. In 1872, the completion of the Houston and Texas railroad helped the city to grow, increasing the population to more than 500 by 1874.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 185.5 square kilometers, out of which 185.4 square kilometers is covered by land and 0.2 square kilometers by water. Plano is also said to be as the city of best geographical environment and can trace its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and pursue enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace.
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