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Nebraska Almanac: Facts and Figures
Quick Facts and Figures on the State
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Nebraska is one of the West North Central states of the US.
Nebraska has traditionally been known as an agricultural state. By the 1990s, although it remained one of the leading agricultural producers in the country, Nebraska had a diversified economy, dominated by services and manufacturing.
Nebraska Almanac
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| Official Name |
Nebraska |
| Capital |
Lincoln |
| Nick Name |
Cornhusker State, Tree Planters State (Both Official) |
| Motto |
Equality before the law |
| Location & Region |
40.81640 N, 096.68817 W |
Great Plains |
| Constitution Ratified |
October 12,1875 |
| Statehood |
March 01, 1867 |
37th state |
| Population |
1,711,263 |
22.26 sq mi. |
38th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island
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| Bordering States |
North: South Dakota East: Iowa and Missouri (Missouri River forms the Eastern boundary)
South: Kansas
South West: Colorado
West: Wyoming
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| Number of Counties |
93 Counties in Nebraska |
Largest County
(by population) |
Douglas County |
463,585 |
331 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
5 |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 3 Representatives |
| Time Zone |
Central Standard Time |
Nebraska Climate and Weather
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Nebraska enjoys warm summers, generally dry winters, moderate humidity and plenty of sunshine.
Early evening thunderstorms are common in summer, especially central and east. Tornados strike the state on a regular basis as Nebraska is in America's Tornado Alley
January is the coldest month, with average high temperatures near 20 degrees. July is the warmest month, with average high temperatures near 80 degrees. Much hotter summers and harsh, cold winters are not uncommon.
Annual precipitation amounts range from 20 - 30 inches in the east and central, while the west has much drier conditions. |
| Highest Temperature |
118 degrees
July 24, 1936 - Minden |
| Lowest Temperature |
-47 degrees
February 12, 1899 - Camp Clarke |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
89.5 degrees |
8.9 degrees |
Nebraska Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
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| Mean Elevation |
2,600 |
| Highest Point |
Johnson Township, Kimball County |
5,424 |
| Lowest Point |
Missouri River |
840 |
Nebraska Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
Custer |
| Total Area |
77,353.73 |
16th |
| Land Area |
76,872.41 |
99.38% |
| Water Area |
481.31 |
0.62% |
| Forested Land Area |
1.9% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
430 miles |
210 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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