Nevada (NV)
Nevada's Web Site Capital City: Carson City Nickname: The Silver State / Sagebrush State / Battle Born State Motto: All for our country Statehood: October 31, 1864 (36th) Origin of State's Name: From the Spanish "Sierra Nevada," or "snow-covered mountain range" Largest Cities: Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Sparks Border States: Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah Land Area: 109,806 sq. mi., 7th largest State's Bird: Mountain Bluebird State's Flower: Sagebrush (artemisia tridentata) State's Tree: Single Leaf Pinon and Bristlecone Pine (pinus monophylla / pinus aristata) State's Song: Home Means Nevada |