| Nevada (NV) |  |
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| Nevada's Web Site | ||
Capital City: |
Carson City | |
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's Bird: |
Mountain Bluebird | |
State's Flower: |
Sagebrush (artemisia tridentata) | |
State's Tree: |
Single Leaf Pinon and Bristlecone Pine (pinus monophylla / pinus aristata) | |
State's Song: |
Home Means Nevada | |
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