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Amariello – a town in Pottier County, located on the north side of the state in the Texas Hinterland. This area of the Great Plains is called Leyanno Eastcacado: its low plains and wide valleys are characteristic of it. Just 10 kilometers south of Amarillo is the second-largest U.S. cannon and the only National Park in Palo Durro.
Amarillo – a major transportation hub. And not only do railroads and trains intersect here, but so do the pipelines. Amarillo – the most important economic center of Texas. Oil and gas fields are being developed around the city. It is also where the largest deposits of helium were found, leading the inhabitants of the city to call Amarillo the world helium. The country has developed metallurgy, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing of equipment for the atomic energy industry. Additionally, the county of Potter – is a significant agricultural center where livestock production, specifically the raising of cattle, is a major focus.
The history of Amarillo began in 1887 with the construction of a railroad from Fort Worth to Denver. In the beginning it was a trading post. The discovery of oil and gas in the 1920s changed the town. Amarillo – not only an industrial and scientific research center (nuclear and aerospace development), but also a popular tourist destination.
To the west of Amarillo, you can see «ranch of Cadelacs» from the west of Amarillo on Route 40. This is a constellation representing a group of a half-cup of cauldrons embedded in the ground in the middle of the ground. To the east of Amarillo, along the same road, is «Greater Tecksan» a famous restaurant and restaurant where you can serve the famous steak of Texan beef. Its a distinctive symbol of the neighborhood. To the north of Amarillo is the Crimson Mountains of Elibeites. There are many ancient Indian cultural artifacts and tools found in the site.
In the city itself, one can visit the research center of the «Dónónón Hárrhíngtín » which is home to the extraordinary Molucca Monument (1968), commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the Monument. Among the museums of Amarillo, the Museum of Art, the Museum of the Texas Exhibition, the Planetarium, and the American Horse Hall of Fame also stand out.
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- Air quality: 26 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 200,000 people
- GDP: $57,808 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V60Hz
- Internet: 48 Mbps
- Best wireless: T-Mobile
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
- Apartment listings: Craigslist
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Uber
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best hospital: Baptist St Anthonys Health System
- Best intl air carrier: United Airlines
- Monthly costs for expat: $1600
- Monthly costs for family: $4000
- Monthly costs for local: $1150
- Meal: $8
- Small Cola: $1.4
- Beer 1 Pint: $4
- Coffee: $3
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