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Nevada

US States · West

Nevada

Big Sky Country · Capital: Helena

Big Sky Country. Capital: Helena. A Latinized Spanish word, meaning– place of mountains

Entered the Union · Nov. 8, 1889

Basic Information

Big Sky Country

Postal Abbreviation

Natives: Nevadan

39.8yrs

Median Age

Driving age 18 · majority 18

$55,434

Median Household Income

State Symbols

Nickname

Big Sky Country

Motto

“Oro y plata” (Gold and silver)

State Song

“Nevada” — Joseph E. Howard

Origins

Capital

Helena

Entered the Union

Nov. 8, 1889 (41st)

Origin of the Name

A Latinized Spanish word, meaning– place of mountains

Economy

Industry & enterprise

Agriculture

cattlehaymilkpotatoes

Mining

baritecoppergoldgypsumlithiummercurypetroleumsilver

Manufacturing

Electronicsfood processinginstrumentsmachinerymetal productsprinted materialsstone products. Nevada Geography

Geography

The lay of the land

110,567sq mi

Total Area

Land 109,806 · water 761 sq mi.

Boundary Peak

Highest Point

Colorado River

Lowest Point

122°F

Highest Temp

122˚ F (6/23/1954)

The Landscape

Nevada is bordered by mountains on all sides. The Sierra Nevada's are the eastern boundary of the state, while the Wasatch Mountains are on the east. In addition, there are a number of parallel mountains that cross the state, forming a great basin, nearly 4,000 feet above sea level. The Colorado River crosses the state. Nevada is dammed by the Hoover Dam.

Cities

Largest cities by population

Largest Cities

History

1851 — today

Famous People

Born or made in Nevada

Andre AgassiHenry ComstockWilliam LearThelma “Pat” NixonJames W. NyeNevada National Sites

National Sites

Parks & landmarks

Death Valley National Park -In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes.

Great Basin National Park - In the shadow of 13,063-foot Wheeler Peak, 5,000 year old bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines

Lake Mead National Recreation Area - Lake Mead NRA offers year-round recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, photography, picnicking and sightseeing.

Nevada

Basic Information

State Symbols

Origins

Economy

Geography

Cities

Largest Cities

History

Famous People

National Sites

Death Valley National Park -In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes.

Great Basin National Park - In the shadow of 13,063-foot Wheeler Peak, 5,000 year old bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines

Lake Mead National Recreation Area - Lake Mead NRA offers year-round recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, photography, picnicking and sightseeing.

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