Nevada, US

About

Nevada is a state located in the western United States, best known for the city of Las Vegas. Nevada is bordered by Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, and California. Nevada is the most mountainous state in the continental U.S.

Some key facts about Nevada:

• Capital: Carson City
• Population: Around 3 million
• Area: 110,567 square miles (7th largest state)
• Nickname: The Silver State

Nevada's landscape consists of rugged mountains, lakes, and deserts. The Sierra Nevada and Great Basin mountain ranges span the state. Lake Tahoe, Lake Mead, and the Black Rock Desert are iconic natural features. Death Valley National Park contains some of the hottest, driest points in North America.

Las Vegas and Reno are Nevada's two major cities. Las Vegas is world-famous for casinos, entertainment, and nightlife along the Las Vegas Strip. Reno has casinos plus outdoor recreation. Mining has been central to Nevada's history and economy.

Nevada is largely a rural state with most land owned by the federal government. It has a reputation for libertarian laws and policies. There is no personal income tax and regulations are relaxed on issues like gambling, marriage laws, alcohol and firearms.

Nevada experiences seasonal weather patterns - hot summers, pleasant falls, cold winters with snow in the mountains, and warm springs. Tourism and entertainment are major industries today.

In summary, Nevada is a uniquely scenic and libertarian-leaning state. It offers both world-famous indulgence in Las Vegas as well as remote deserts, mountains, and wilderness to explore.

Quick Facts about Nevada

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Geography

Nevada is located at 39°15'1"N 116°45'4"W (39.2502100, -116.7511900). It has 5 neighbors: California, Utah, Arizona, Idaho and Oregon.

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The largest city of Nevada is Las Vegas with a population of 646,790. Other cities include, Henderson population 329,172, North Las Vegas population 260,098, Reno population 259,290 and Sparks population 106,900. See all Nevada cities & populated places.

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Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Nevada.

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People born in Nevada, including politician Richard Kirman, Sr., screenwriter and director C. Jay Cox, musician Ralph Peña, .

List

• Hal Patino (American musician) he was born in 01/01/2000
• James E. Casey (American businessman) he was born in 29/03/1888
• James Fife, Jr. (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 22/01/1897
• Thomas N. Heffron (American actor (1872-1951)) he was born in 13/06/1872
• Robert Joseph Bandoni (Canadian mycologist (1926-2009)) he was born in 09/11/1926
• Buster Warenski (Custom knifemaker) he was born in 05/06/1942
• Chris Cox (American DJ and musician)
• Doris Dawson (American actress) she was born in 16/04/1909
• Elijah Carson Hart (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1854
• Frank Gomez (American martial artist) he was born in 31/03/1986
• Frankie Sue Del Papa (Nevada politician) she was born in 21/09/1949
• Kandi Cox (American movie actress) she was born in 23/05/1965
• Olinto M. Barsanti (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 11/11/1917
• Pete Sorenson (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1951
• Reno Browne (American actress (1921-1991)) she was born in 20/04/1921
• Ronald J. Bath (U.S. Air Force general) he was born in 04/11/1944
• Timmy Cruz (singer) she was born in 01/01/1976
• Zane Floyd (Mass murderer) he was born in 20/09/1975

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