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About Austin

Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas. Known in some parts as Silicon Hills for its booming technology sector, Austin boasts high quality of life combined with moderate cost of living. It has a population of over 1.4 million, and its official slogan is The Live Music Capital of the World. Austin frequently ranks highly in numerous Best Cities lists, and BioWare is proud to have a studio located in this wonderful urban centre.

Did You Know?

  • The 1990's saw a 47 percent increase in Austin's population, and growth has been averaging 3 percent annually since the 2000 census.
  • The climate is temperate, with 300 days of sunshine each year.
  • Austin used to be named Waterloo, but had its name changed in 1839 to honour Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas."
  • The city is about 165m (541 ft) above sea level.
  • Austin has the most music venues per capita of any city in the U.S.
  • Willie Nelson and Lance Armstrong hail from Austin.

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