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General Information |
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Capital |
Carson City |
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Nickname |
The Silver State / Sagebrush State / Battle Born State |
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Motto |
All for our country |
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Statehood |
October 31, 1864 (36th) |
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Origin of State's Name |
From the Spanish "Sierra Nevada," or "snow-covered mountain range" |
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Largest Cities |
Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Sparks |
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Border States |
Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah |
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Area |
109,806 sq. mi., 7th largest |
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State Bird |
Mountain Bluebird |
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State Flower |
Sagebrush (artemisia tridentata) |
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State Tree |
Single Leaf Piñon and Bristlecone Pine (pinus monophylla
/ pinus aristata) |
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State Song |
Home Means Nevada |
Nevada's name comes from the Spanish word meaning "snow clad" - a
reference to the snow-covered peaks of the Sierra Nevada. In October
1864, Nevada was admitted as the 36th state to the Union. Nevada is
in a mountain region that includes semiarid grasslands and sandy
deserts, and is the most arid (dry) state in the nation. Nevada is a
land of rugged, snow-capped mountains, grassy valleys and sandy
deserts. It is also well-known for gambling and nightlife.
Large,
luxurious casinos in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Reno attract visitors
from around the world. Virginia City and other historic Nevada towns
remind visitors of the gambling prospectors who went west, a century
ago, seeking fortunes in gold and silver.
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