El Paso, city in extreme western Texas. The seat of El Paso County, it is located just south of New Mexico on the Río Grande, opposite Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. It is a port of entry from Mexico and a major road, rail, and air transportation center. With close cultural and economic ties to Ciudad Juárez, El Paso features a blend of United States and Mexican cultures and serves as a gateway to northern Mexico for both tourism and international trade. Situated in a pass through the Franklin Mountains with a mean elevation of 1126 m (3695 ft), El Paso has a sunny, mild, desert environment.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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