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Compare/Contrast Essay

by: Erin Orred

There are many differences and similarities between Texas and Minnesota. Some people prefer one place over the other, but they are both great areas to live in. If Texas is where you live, Minnesota would be a comfortable change.

First off, there are a few similarities between these two states. They are obviously states in the United States of America. Both have hot summers, although the winters are opposite. Minnesota and Texas have tourist areas, such as the Mall of America in Minnesota, and Galveston Island and Corpus Christi.

On the other hand, many differences makes these states reside on the opposite sides of the spectrum. Texas has very mild winters overall and sometimes can go a few winters with no snow at all. Texas has very upscale cities and a lot of urban living areas with not very much land. If you like to go shopping, there are plenty of malls everywhere. But be careful, the crime rate in Texas is insane. Especially in the bigger main cities, Like Dallas, Austin, and Amarillo. People will pick pocket you all the time, and it doesn’t matter what. The people in Texas can be friendly, though it is more known that they are rude and narcissistic. Texas has tons of theme parks and waterparks, which attract so many people there. The population of the state is 26,403,743, which explains why they have to have so many housing areas! Texas participates in ranching instead of farming since the soil isn’t very rich and can not supply nutrients for crops. Texas leads the nation in beef which can be an exceedingly large amount. They can grow cotton though, since it is in the South and doesn’t need very much attention.

However, Minnesota is quite different from Texas. Minnesota’s winters are harsh and the amount of snow can be brutal since it is in the north. Sometimes the winter temperatures last until late May. Minnesota has mostly small populated towns, except the cities. Since they have smaller towns, the crime rate is way lower in Minnesota and the people in Minnesota are friendlier overall. Instead of amusement parks like Texas, Minnesota is more known for its country-like atmosphere. They have state fairs and small amusement parks come in like Valley Fair, but it doesn’t get near the amount of crowds as Texas. Minnesota uses the land they have for farming, and they grow corn, beans and beets in their nutrient-rich soil. The population is 5,220,393, and I would say that is accurate since the land that is there is used for mostly farming.

I would say that although there are few similarities between these states, the difference outweighs them tremendously. think that they are both great places to reside in and you will get a unique experience from both of them.