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Nevada

By: Jack T. And Matthew W. Nevada. Nickname: The Silver State Region: Western Region of The United States. Nickname And Region. Capital city: Carson City Major cities: Las Vegas, Virginia City, and Henderson City. Population: 2,700,551 people .

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Nevada

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  1. By: Jack T. And Matthew W. Nevada

  2. Nickname: The Silver State Region: Western Region of The United States Nickname And Region

  3. Capital city: Carson City Major cities: Las Vegas, Virginia City, and Henderson City. Population: 2,700,551 people Capital City, Major Cities, and Population

  4. State Bird: Mountain Bluebird State Flower: Big Sagebrush State Tree: Great Basin Bristlecone Pine and Single Leaf Pinon. State Flag, State Bird, and State tree

  5. Current Governor: Brian Sandoval Current Senators: Dean Heller, and Harry Reid Government

  6. Borders: California, Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon Geography: The Sierra Mountains stretch from North to South, Humboldt River, Truckee River, Carson River, Colorado River, Walker River, Lake Tahoe And Lake Mead. Borders and Geography

  7. Farming/Agriculture: Our state is not good for farming because there is 9 inches of rain each year. Did you know that Nevada is one of the driest places in the country? Agriculture/Farming

  8. Statehood: October 31st,1864 Historical Fact 1: In the 1830’s William Wolfskill blazed a route called the Old Spanish trail from Santa Fe to Las Vegas. Historical Fact 2: During the early 1870’s the U.S government limited the use of silver in its money system. Historical Fact 3: In the 1870’s mining companies dug the richest silver in Nevada. History

  9. The college: The Great Basin College, Elko The university: Rosman University of Health Sciences, Henderson Places to Visit: If you visit Las Vegas you can go to a ton of casinos and gamble. Also you can stay in Caesar Palace, relax and do whatever you want. Colleges/Universities and places to visit

  10. At the end of the Mexican War the United States acquired the Nevada region from Mexico. Most of Nevada’s soil is a grayish-brown color. Most areas have sparse coverings of grass or brush. Nevada’s chief natural recourses are its vast mineral deposits, wildlife and its beautiful scenery. Nevada’s deserts have many cacti, and low bushes. These include bitter bush, mesquite , rabbit brush , sage brush. Nevada has limited rainfall. It needs to be conserved and used carefully. Nevada has few large animals, but hundreds of small animals live in the state. Additional Facts

  11. World book for student : Exline, Christopher H, and Hal K.Rothman. ”Nevada” World Book for student, World Book 2013.Web .April 25,2013. “Nevada.” CultureGrams States Edition. ProQuest, 2013. Web. 19 Apr 2013. Resources Used

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