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CAPITAL CITY: Carson City

BACKGROUND

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.

QUICK FACTS

Nickname: The Silver State / Sagebrush State / Battle Born State

Motto: All for our country

Statehood: October 31, 1864 (36th)

Origin of State's Name: From the Spanish "Sierra Nevada," or "snow-covered mountain range"

Largest Cities: Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Sparks

Border States: Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah

Land Area: 109,806 sq. mi., 7th largest

State Bird: Mountain Bluebird

State Flower: Sagebrush (artemisia tridentata)

State Tree: Single Leaf Piñon and Bristlecone Pine (pinus monophylla / pinus aristata)

State Song: Home Means Nevada

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Travel and tourism site for Nevada - This state travel and territorial tourism site provides ideas for your vacations, meetings, and more.