Updated at 2026-04-13
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and home to 22 of the Fortune Global 500 companies. Americans love to joke that everything in Texas is bigger. Therefore, Dallas is also known as the "Big D." Due to low taxes, a large job market, and a temperate climate, Dallas was selected as the most livable city in the United States. The crystal ornament in the picture is engraved with Dallas' skyline.
Language: English
Area: 997 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 1,330,000 people
Main Industries/Features: City of Dallas is the county seat of Dallas County and is located within the largest metropolitan area in the southern United States. It is also the largest inland metropolitan area in the country, with no direct connection to waterways or the ocean. Its major industries include oil, telecommunications, software, banking, and aviation, supported by a highly developed transportation network.