Texas of Africa (Nigeria nickname)
The country of Nigeria, in West Africa, has been called the "Texas of Africa." Nigeria is a large country (just as Texas is a large state), Nigeria has oil (just as Texas has oil), and…
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Texas of Asia (Mongolia nickname)
The country of Mongolia is sometimes called the "Texas of Asia" because both Mongolia and Texas have horses and plenty of flat, open land. "Mongolia -- The Texas of Asia," by…
Texas of Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul nickname)
Rio Grande do Sul ("Great River of the South") is the southernmost state of Brazil. Like Texas, there is a large cattle-growing industry and there are gauchos (similar to the cowboys of…
Texas of Canada (Alberta province nickname)
The Canadian province of Alberta is often compared with Texas. The "Texas of Canada" is rich in oil reserves, has many ranches, has a love of rodeo (the Calgary Stampede), has plenty of…
Texas of China (Szechuan/Sichuan province nickname)
China's Szechuan province (also spelled "Sichuan" or "Szechwan") has been called the "Texas of China" since at least the 1890s. The province is large, has an…
Texas of Costa Rica (Guanacaste province nickname)
Guanacaste province in northwest Costa Rica is known for its cattle ranches and its cowboys. Guanacaste has been called the "cattle province" and "Texas of Costa Rica" since at…
Texas of Cuba (Camagüey province nickname)
Camagüey province is a large province in Cuba, with an agricultural economy of primarily cattle and sugar farming. The province is known for its cowboy culture and has been called "the Texas…
Texas of Germany (Bavaria nickname)
Bavaria is the geographically largest state in Germany, and it has an independent spirit. Although Bavaria's climate differs from that of Texas, Bavaria has been called the "Texas of…
Texas of Kazakhstan (Shymkent city nickname)
Shymkent, the capital city of South Kazakhstan Province, has been called the "Texas of Kazakhstan" since at least 2007. Shymkent is in the south (like Texas) and its people are considered…
Texas of Panama (Chiriqui province nickname)
The Chiriqui province on the western coast of Panama has an agricultural economy. Bananas and coffee are grown in Chiriqui, and there are many cattle farms and horse ranches. Chiriqui has been…
Texas of Russia (Russian Texas; Texas of the Soviet Union)
Russia (or the former Soviet Union), like Texas, has plenty of land -- some of it with oil. Also, many of these regions have shown an independent, "wild west" spirit, just like Texas.…
Texas of South Africa (Vryburg, North West province nickname)
Vryburg (in the North West province of South Africa) is South Africa's largest cattle-farming area and is often called the "Texas of South Africa." The landscape is similar to West…
Texas of Venezuela (Zulia state nickname)
The state of Zulia in northwest Venezuela has oil, cattle, and mostly conservative politics and has been called the "Texas of Venezuela." The nickname comes from a news story in the April…
Texas oil well sayings
Texas has been known for its oil wells, so it's not too surprising that humorous proverbs have developed. 29 April 1954, Lincoln (NE) Star, pg. 4, col. 2:Old Texas SayingOther places have…
Texas Omelet
A "Texas omelet" consists of eggs, onion, chili, tomato, and cheese. The term is somewhat new (with citations mostly starting from the 1970s) and recipes vary. Xrecipes.comLynn's…
Texas Outhouse (Texas Roadhouse nickname)
Texas Roadhouse is a chain restaurant, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The restaurant has been nicknamed "Texas Outhouse" since at least 2004. Another nickname of Texas Roadhouse…
Texas Panhandle (or, Texas Pan Handle)
The Texas "panhandle" is the northwest part of the state. The "panhandle" term comes from the lay of the land, like the "handle" of a "pan." The term…
Texas Pea Sheller
Lehman's has sold a "Texas Pea Sheller" since at least 1993. It's not known why Lehman's names the product after Texas. Lehman'sTexas Pea ShellerFinally, an efficient…
Texas Peach Cobbler
Many southern states can serve peach cobbler (something like a peach pie), but Texas peach cobbler contains Texas peaches. "Cobbler" was known in the United States from at least the early…
Texas Pecan Pie
Pecan pie has been a Texas regional specialty for over 100 years. The following citations help explain its origin. (Oxford English Dictionary)pecan, n.1901 T. P. MARSHALL Lone Star Cook Bk. 49…