Major Cities in the Southwest Region

 
Houston, Texas is the fourth most populated city in the United States. Three of the 10 largest U.S. cities are in Texas: Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. Houstan is a center for shipping and petroleum industries. It is also the location of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. It is one of the country's largest space-related research facilities. Dallas, Texas is a leading business center in the United States. Many large companies and banks are located in Dallas. It is the second most populated city in the Southwest region.

Phoenixis the capital of Arizona. It is in the south central part of the state. It is on the Salt River near the Sonoran Desert. Phoenix is an industrial, commercial, manufacturing, financial, and tourist center. Phoenix is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in the United States. There are many reasons for this including the beautiful weather, recreational activities and its good economy.

Oklahoma City is located in the central Oklahoma near the North Canadian River. It is the state capital. It is also the financial, commercial and transportation center. The oil industry is important to Oklahoma. There are many factories in Oklahoma City that make automotive parts, construction equipment, and electronic equipment.

Activity 4: Major Cities in the Southwest Region