Capital
Carson City
Became a State
October 31, 1864 (36th)
Location
western United States
Area
110,561 sq. miles (7th)
Population
2,700,551 (36th)
Major Cities
Las Vegas, Henderson, Paradise, Reno, Sunrise Manor
Products
cattle, hay, alfalfa, dairy products, onions, potatoes, mining, tourism
Climate
arid desert, hot summers, mild winters
Yearly Precipitation
averages 8 inches
Professional Sports Teams
no professional sports teams
Major Waterways
Colorado River, Humboldt River, Truckee, River
Most Famous Citizens
Andre Agassi (professional tennis player)
Greg Maddux (major league baseball)
Pat Nixon (1st Lady of the United States)
Steve Wynn (casino owner)
State Symbols
Bird – Mt. Bluebird
Flower – Sagebrush
Animal – Bighorn Sheep
Tree – Single-Leaf Pinon
