Stately Knowledge: Nevada: Just the Facts
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Just the Facts:
Capital: Carson City
Population: 1,998,257
Governor: Kenny Guinn, (R, to January 2003)
Entered the Union: October 31, 1864
As the: 36th state
Motto: All for Our Country
Nickname: Sagebrush State, Silver State, and Battle-born State
Flower: Sagebrush
Bird: Mountain Bluebird
Song: Home Means Nevada
Sports Teams: None
Origin of Name: a Spanish word meaning snowcapped
Major Industries: Hay, alfalfa seeds, barley, wheat, and potatoes; gaming equipment, lawn and garden irrigation devices, titanium products, and seismic and machinery monitoring devices (Plus divorce and gambling!)
Historical Sites: Las Vegas Mormon Fort, Stokes Castle in Austin, and the
Pony Express Station in Elko.
Points of Interest: Hoover Dam, Pyramid Lake, Lake Tahoe, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lehman Caves at the Great Basin National Park, Las Vegas, and Reno.
Bordering States: California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona
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Encyclopedias and Almanacs
Follow these links to read articles about Nevada from Encyclopedias and Almanacs:
Encarta Concise Encyclopedia
Columbia Encyclopedia
Information Please Almanac
Other Helpful links:
The State of Nevada Home Page (http://www.state.nv.us/)
Includes information about Nevada cities, conservation and natural resources, the Governor's Office, historical sites, and state agencies. Be sure to check out the Tour of the Governor's Mansion just for kids!
Welcome to Nevada (http://www.travelnevada.com/)
Includes general information about Nevada, including maps, and images of the state flag and seal, as well as attractions and events in Nevada and the Nevada Magazine.
Hoover Dam (http://www.hooverdam.com/)
Check out the Hoover Dam Virtual Vistor Center, Picture Gallery, and Teacher/Student Learning Packet. Also includes the history of the Hoover Dam and how it works.
Last Updated
Apr 11, 2002
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