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Nevada Almanac: Facts and Figures
Quick Facts and Figures on the State
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Nevada is one of the Mountain states of the US.
Nevada has been known for its mineral wealth and for its gambling casinos and scenic landscapes that attract millions of tourists. By the early 1990s, however, Nevada had developed a relatively diversified economy; tourism, mining, and ranching remain important, but manufacturing and construction have grown rapidly.
Nevada Almanac
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| Official Name |
Nevada |
| Capital |
Carson City |
| Nick Name |
Silver State, Sagebrush State, Battle Born State |
| Motto |
All for our country |
| Location & Region |
39.14832 N, 119.74324 W |
Southwest |
| Constitution Ratified |
1864 |
| Statehood |
October 31, 1864 |
36th state |
| Population |
1,998,257 |
18.20 sq mi. |
35th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Sparks, Carson City |
| Bordering States |
North: Oregon and Idaho East: Utah and Arizona
South West and West: California.
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| Number of Counties |
17 Counties in Nevada |
Largest County
(by population) |
Clark County |
1,375,765 |
7,911 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
5 (as of the 2004 Presidential Election) |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 2 Representatives (3 Representatives as of the 2002 election) |
| Time Zone |
Pacific Standard Time |
Nevada Climate and Weather
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Nevada's alpine topography, central and north, and the desert conditions of the south are as different as day and night.
In the southern desert area (Las Vegas), summers are hot, dry and windy. Average high temperatures are right at 90 degrees.
Winters in the desert are usually quite mild, with average highs in the mid-40s, often much higher.
In the central and northern mountain areas, summers are milder with cool mornings. Winter brings much colder temperatures and snow (sometimes heavy), especially in the high mountains of the Lake Tahoe area.
Annual precipitation amounts are very low in Nevada, with less than 10 inches common. Some higher elevations in the mountains receive up to 30 inches, and Lake Tahoe approaches 50 inches |
| Highest Temperature |
122 degrees
June 23, 1954 - Overton |
| Lowest Temperature |
-50 degrees
January 8, 1937 - San Jacinto |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
104.5 degrees |
19.5 degrees |
| Low Average Temp |
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Nevada Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
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| Mean Elevation |
5,500 |
| Highest Point |
Boundary Peak |
13,140 |
| Lowest Point |
Colorado River |
479 |
Nevada Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
Lander |
| Total Area |
110,560.71 |
7th |
| Land Area |
109,825.99 |
99.34% |
| Water Area |
734.71 |
0.66% |
| Forested Land Area |
14.1% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
490 miles |
320 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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