Texas Quiz
Texas is in the South. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Austin |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | TX |
| Nickname | The Lone Star State |
| Census region | South |
| Bordering states | New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana |
| Statehood | 1845 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 29,145,505 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 268,596 |
Sample questions
Q1In which year did Texas become a state?
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1845
Texas became a state in 1845, after nearly a decade as the independent Republic of Texas following its 1836 revolution.
Q2Which state has a larger population than Texas?
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California
Texas has about 29.1 million people (2020 Census), ranking No.2 of the 50 states by population.
Q3Which region is Texas in?
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South
The Census Bureau places Texas in the South region's West South Central division, the largest state outside Alaska.