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Nevada Almanac: Facts and Figures

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Nevada Almanac furnishes quick facts and figures on the state, its geography, climate and weather, elevation, land area, bordering states, electoral votes, number of senators and representatives to the US Congress, and other statistical data. Use this almanac of Nevada for information on local issues, politics, events, celebrations, people and business pertaining to the state of Nevada that can be found online.

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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
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.
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
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
Nevada Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
Mean Elevation 5,500
Highest Point Boundary Peak 13,140
Lowest Point Colorado River 479
Nevada Land Area (Square Miles)
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
Source:(US Census, April 1, 2000)
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