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Nevada
Nevada is a state located in the
western United States. The population
of the state, as of 2000, is
1,998,257. Nevada is one of the
fastest growing states in the country. State nickname: Silver State
"Nevada" is a Spanish adjective that
means "snow-covered". The name derives
from the Sierra Nevada in the west of
the state. Several United States Navy
ships have been named in honor of the Capital Carson City
state -- USS Nevada. Largest City Las Vegas
Nevada's nickname is "The Silver Area Ranked 7th
State" and the state motto is "Omnia - Total 286,585 km2
Pro Patria" ("All for our Country'). - Land 284,628 km2
The state song is "Home Means Nevada" - Water 1,973 km2
by Bertha Rafetto. - % water %
Population Ranked 35th
- Total (2000) 1,998,257
- Density 7/km2
Admittance into
Union 36th
- Order
- Date October 31, 1864
Time zone Pacific: UTC-8/-7
Latitude 35æN to 42æN
Longitude 114æW to 120æW
Width 515 km
Length 790 km
History Elevation
-Highest 4,005 meters
In 1850, the U.S. Congress established -Mean 1675 meters
the Utah territory which included the -Lowest 146 meters
present day states of Utah, Idaho and
Nevada. 1859 saw the discovery of the ISO 3166-2: US-NV
Comstock Lode, a rich outcropping of gold and silver, and Virgina City
sprang up. This discovery brought a flood of miners, prospectors, merchants
and others hoping to cash in on the wealth.
On March 2, 1861, Nevada separated from the Utah territory and adopted its
current name. On October 31st, 1864, Nevada became the 36th state in the union.
In response to the Great Depression, Nevada legalized gambling on March 17,
1931 in order to stimulate economic growth.
Law and Government
Nevada's capital is Carson City and its governor is Kenny Guinn
(Republican). Nevada's two U.S. senators are Harry Reid (Democrat) and John
Ensign (Republican).
Geography
Nevada has borders with Oregon and Idaho to the north, California to the
west, Arizona to the southeast and Utah to the east. The border with Arizona
includes the Colorado River. It 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.
Economy
Nevada's total gross state product for 1999 was $69 billion placing it 32nd
in the nation. Its 2000 Per Capita Personal Income was $30,529 or 14th in
the nation. Its agricultural outputs are cattle, hay, dairy products, and
potatoes. Its industrial outputs are tourism, mining, machinery, printing
and publishing, food processing, and electric equipment. It is well-known
for gambling and nightlife. Large, luxurious casinos in Las Vegas, Lake
Tahoe and Reno attract visitors from around the world. Brothel prostitution
is legal in most counties of Nevada, see prostitution in Nevada.
Demographics
As of the 2000 census, the population of Nevada is 1,711,263. Its population
grew 8.4% (132,846) from its 1990 levels. According to the 2000 census,
89.6% (1,533,261) identified themselves as White, 5.5% (94,425) as Hispanic
or Latino, 4% (68,541) as black, 1.3% (21,931) as Asian, 0.9% (14,896) as
American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.05% (836) as Native Hawaiian or Pacific
Islander 2.8% (47,845) as other, and 1.4% (23,953) identified themselves as
belonging to two or more races.
6.8% of its population were reported as under 5, 26.3% under 18, and 13.6%
were 65 or older. Females made up approximately 50.7% of the population.
Important Cities and Towns
The largest city is Las Vegas.
* Las Vegas * Carson City * Mesquite
* Henderson * Pahrump * Fernley
* Reno * Elko * Fallon
* North Las Vegas * Boulder City * Winnemucca
* Sparks * Gardnerville * Minden
Education
Colleges and Universities
* Sierra Nevada College
* University and Community College System of Nevada
o University of Nevada, Las Vegas
o University of Nevada, Reno
o Nevada State College at Henderson
o Community College of Southern Nevada
o Great Basin College
o Truckee Meadows Community College
o Western Nevada Community College
Professional Sports Teams
* Las Vegas 51s, minor league baseball
* Las Vegas Wranglers, East Coast Hockey League
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