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Victoria
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.
Victoria is a city in Victoria County, Texas, United States. The population was 60,603 at the 2000 census. Texas is metropolitan statistical area. Victoria is the cathedral city of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria in Texas. The total area is 33.1 square kilometers with population of city is 60,603 in 2005.
It is one of the state's old, historic cities. The original colony founded in 1824 was named for the first president of Mexico, Don Guadalupe Victoria. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 85.8 square kilometers.
Victoria is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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