There's no denying that Texas is a vast place. From the Piney Woods of East Texas to the deserts of El Paso, from the beaches of the Gulf Coast to the plains of the Panhandle, Texas is a state that is bigger than England and France, combined. But few realize it's so big you can go all over the world and never leave the Lone Star State. Within its pleasantly-shaped border you can find world capitals, ancient cities and even entire nations.