Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest city in the U.S., with a population of over 2.1 million people. Houston is located in Harris County, and is the economic center of Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the country.
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Houston is the home of the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions and NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where the Mission Control Center is located. It also has several major sports teams including the Houston Rockets, the Houston Astros and the Houston Texans.
Higher Education and Transit
Houston is home to several academic institutions including the University of Houston, Rice University, San Jacinto College, Lee College and Houston Community College System.
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) provides public transportation in the form of buses, light rail and lift vans. Houston’s primary airport is George Bush Intercontinental Airport, is one of the busiest airports in the country.
Attractions, Zoos and Parks
Houston’s tourist destinations attract more than 7 million visitors a year to the city’s Museum District—some events held yearly in the city include the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Houston Greek Festival, Art Car Parade, the Houston Auto Show, the Houston International Festival and the Bayou City Art Festival.
Among Houston’s 337 parks are Hermann Park (which houses the Houston Zoo and the Houston Museum of Natural Science), Terry Hershey Park, Lake Houston Park, Memorial Park, Tranquility Park and Sam Houston Park.
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Did You Know? The US Census Bureau reports that more that 90 languages are spoken by residents in the Houston-area.
