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Capital City: Carson City
Economy: Gambling, tourism, agriculture, mining and industry
Language Description: English and Spanish
Passport/Visa U.S.: Citizens of Australia and the U.K.
need a passport and proof of onward passage but in most cases will not
need a visa (contact a U.S. embassy or consulate for details). Canadians
need to show proof of citizenship accompanied by a photo ID. Reconfirm
travel document requirements with your carrier prior to departure.
Population: 1,998,257
Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic, Protestant, Mormon),
though other major religions are represented
Time Zone: 8 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-8 GMT).
Daylight Saving Time is observed from the first Sunday in April until
the last Sunday in October
Voltage Requirements: 110 volts
Governor: Kenny Guinn, R (to Jan. 2007)
Lieut. Governor: Lorraine Hunt, R (to Jan. 2007)
Senators: Harry Reid, D (to Jan. 2005); John Ensign,
R (to Jan. 2007)
Secy. of State: Dean Heller, R (to Jan. 2007)
Treasurer: Brian Krolicki, R (to Jan. 2007)
Atty. General: Brian Sandoval, R (to Jan. 2003)
Organized as territory: March 2, 1861
Entered Union (rank): Oct. 31, 1864 (36)
Present constitution adopted: 1864
Motto: All for Our Country
State Symbols:
flower sagebrush (1959)
trees single-leaf pinon (1953) and bristlecone pine (1987)
bird mountain bluebird (1967)
animal desert bighorn sheep
(1973)
colors silver and blue (1983)
song “Home Means Nevada” (1933)
rock sandstone
(1987)
precious gemstone virgin valley black fire
opal (1987)
semiprecious gemstone Nevada turquoise (1987)
grass Indian ricegrass (1977)
metal silver (1977)
fossil ichthyosaur (1977)
fish lahontan cutthroat trout
(1981)
reptile desert tortoise (1989)
state artifact tule duck decoy (1995)
Nicknames: Sagebrush State; Silver State; Battle Born
State
Origin of name: Spanish: “snowcapped”
10 largest cities (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
Land area: 109,826 sq mi. (284,449 sq km)
Geographic center: In Lander Co., 26 mi. SE of Austin
Number of counties: 16, plus 1 independent city
Largest county by population and area: Clark, 1,464,653
(2001); Nye, 18,147 sq mi.
State parks: 20 (150,000 ac., including leased lands)
Residents: Nevadan, Nevadian
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