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 Forklift Attachments Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi is a coastal city that acts as the county seat of Nueces County in southern Texas. The city limits stretch into the counties of San Patricio, Aransas and Kleberg. It is even the principle city of three county MSA whose population, in the year 2008, was estimated to be 416,000, with approximately 305,000 being from Corpus Christi. This makes it the eighth largest city within Texas.
Translated from Spanish, the words Corpus Christi mean "Body of Christ." It was first granted by the Spanish to honor the Blessed Sacrament. In most literature that promotes tourism for Corpus Christi City, it is called The Sparkling City by the bay.
The Port of Corpus Christi is the 6th largest port within the nation. The Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi International Airport are likewise located within Corpus Christi City.
To be able to support the cities top attractions, the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington floating museum, the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau is responsible for the organization of visitor and tourism information.
Situated within the cities museum district, there are several museums and theaters, consisting of the Museum of Science and History, the Museum of Asian Cultures, the South Texas Institute for the Arts, the Harbor Playhouse Theater and the Texas Surf Museum. Many of the older renovated homes in the city of Corpus Christi are likewise located in this district.
The non-profit art organization known as K Space Contemporary, works to be able to help national, local and regional artists. It is located downtown together with a center of marinas, some shops and companies, Mirador de la Flor, skyscrapers and the aquarium.
Corpus Christi is likewise known for its Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, which hosts gardening programs periodically all through the year. The Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge, known for its sea bird watching, is located close to the Pharaoh Valley subdivision on Oso Bay.
Mustang Island and Padre Island are located directly east of the city. These islands are home to some of the most beautiful parks within the area, such as the Padre Island National Seashore. One of the world's biggest ranches, King Ranch, is located near the city.
Each year Corpus Christi celebrates the Buccaneer Days Carnival.
The attractions all over the city help to tempt lots of tourists to the area. There are miles of gorgeous beaches with refreshing sea breezes, waterfront restaurants, culturally diverse museum and arts district, as well as some shopping centers.
The city hosts military bases as well as a major seaport, refineries, and chemical plants along with a large heath care system. Economically speaking, the city depends on tourism and port activity with additional support coming from the agriculture, gas and oil, petrochemicals and military industries.
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