Located in Texas, the fourth largest city in the U...
Houston
Located in Texas, the fourth largest city in the U.S. is known for NASA, its annual rodeo and the largest medical complex in the world, the Texas Medical Center. However, Houston has matured into a complete and downright hip vacation destination for the savvy traveler. The city is a diverse metropolis where no ethnicity comprises a majority of the population. This mix of cultures has contributed to making Houston a city of superb cuisine and world-class culture, entertainment and shopping. It''s no surprise that Houston now attracts visitors from all over the world.
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| Currency | US dollar = 100 cents |
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| Population | 2.3 million in the city. 6.4 million in the metropolitan area. |
| Newspaper | The Houston Chronicle (www.chron.com),, Houston Business Journal (www.bizjournals.com/houston),, Houston Press |
| Opening Hours | Normal opening hours: 8h - 17h. Shops are open until 21h. |
| Emergency Number | 911 |
| Electricity | In the United States, the power sockets are of type A and B (Flat 2 or 3 prong plugs). The standard voltage is 120 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz. |
| Tourist Information | Houston Visitor Center 1300 Avenida De Las Americas - Houston, TX +1 713 739 8000 Mon - Sat 10h - 18h. Closed on Sundays |
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