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Dallas is the most mythical city in Texas, with a past and present rich in all the stuff of which American legends - and TV shows - are made. It stands tall as a paragon of conspicuous consumption, a city known for its business acumen, its restaurants and its shopping.
The 'Big D' is most famous for its contributions to popular culture - the Cowboys football team and its cheerleaders, the Dallas soap opera...but there's a more serious side to the city. It was in Dealey Plaza that one of the greatest tragedies in US history - JFK's assassination - unfolded.
Fast Facts
Population
1,100,000
Currency
Name: US Dollar
Code: USD
Symbol: US$
Electrical Plugs
110V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Essential: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -6
Country Dialing Code
+1
Weights & Measures
Imperial
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