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So you want to know about Nevada? Here are some highlights! Also check out the links to other sites about Nevada.
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Population (1994): 1,457,000
(38th in size) State size: 110,561 square miles (7th in size) State Capital: Carson City (named after the indian scout Christopher "Kit" Carson) Major cities: Carson City, Las Vegas and Reno Admission to union: The 36th State Date entered the union: October 31, 1864 Origin of state name: Named after the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Sierra is spanish for "mountain range", and Nevada is spanish for "snow covered". Nicknames: The Silver State Bordering states: Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona and California State bird: Mountain Bluebird State flower: Sagebrush State tree: Single Leaf Pinyon Motto: All for Our Country |
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| Las Vegas has become internationally known for its gambling and entertainment. |
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Major Industries |
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| Major industries include gambling and entertainment. Other industries include: stone, clay and glass products, food processing and electronics. Natural resources include copper mining and smelting. Agriculture includes cattle and sheep. |
Historical Highlights |
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| Nevada became part of the United States after the Mexican War of 1848, but was initially part of California. It later became part of Utah in 1850. Nevada officially became its own territory in 1861, after silver was discovered. |
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Interesting Tidbits |
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Links to other sites about Nevada |
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 Nevada State Flag
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Nevada State Government home page |
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