Nevada ( The Sagebrush State / The Battleborn State ) 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. Some of the famous celebrities that were born in Nevada include: Curtis Hanson, Jenna Jameson, Dawn Wells, The Flag of Nevada Entered the Union in 1864 as the 36th state; flag adopted in 1991. Sprigs of sagebrush, the state flower, form a wreath on Nevada's flag. The silver star symbolizes Nevada's mineral wealth, and the words "Battle Born" indicate that Nevada became a state during the Civil War.   Largest Cities in the State (2000) Las Vegas, 478,434; Reno, 180,480; Henderson, 175,381; North Las Vegas, 115,488; Sparks, 66,346; Carson City, 52,457; Elko, 16,708; Boulder City, 14,966; Mesquite, 9,389; Fallon, 7,536   Business and Trade in Nevada Agriculture: Cattle, hay, dairy products, potatoes. Industries: Tourism, mining, machinery, printing and publishing, food processing, electric equipment. State Symbols and Emblems Bird: Mountain Bluebird Flower: Sagebrush (artemisia tridentata) Tree: Single Leaf Piņon and Bristlecone Pine (pinus monophylla / pinus aristata) Song(s): Home Means Nevada Motto: All for Our Country Nevada Travel - Vacation Destinations & Recreation National parks and historic locations suitable for family vacations or day trips. • Pine Forest Recreation Management Area - Winnemucca • Water Canyon - Winnemucca • Las Vegas Natural History Museum - Las Vegas • Mill Creek Recreation Area - Battle Mtn • Goshute Mountain Watchable Wildlife Area - Elko

Capital: Carson City     Local Weather  Statehood: 1864-10-31  Population: 1,998,257 (18.2 mi2)   Geographic Area (mi2)     Total 110,560.71     Water 734.71     Land 109,825.99     Rank 7th Largest   State Education:     Pub & Prv Schools     College & University     Libraries   Border States: Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah   Health Information:     Illicit Drug Use     Youth Risk Survey   Housing: In Nevada, there are 827,457 housing units, averaging to 7.5 per sq mile.   Related Magazines:     The Crapshooter Newsletter     Casino Player     Casino Journal     International Gaming & Wagering Business (IGWB)     Strictly Slots   Posters and Artwork The Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Photographic Print 60" x 20" • Greetings from Nevada Pre-Matted Print 11" x 14" • Greetings from Las Vegas, Nevada Art Print 17" x 11" • Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, California, USA Photographic Print 48" x 36" • Roulette at the Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, Nevada Art Print 17" x 11" • Welcome Sign, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Photographic Print 24" x 8"