NEVADA (NV)
Sagebrush State, Battle Born State, Silver Statew

Population (2003): 2,241,154 (35th)
Area: 110,561 sq. mi. (7th) (286,352 sq. km.)
Flower: Sagebrush
Bird: Mountain bluebird Trees: Single-leaf piñon, bristlecone pine
Song: "Home Means Nevada"
Entered Union: October 31, 1864 (36th) Nevada"
Capital: Carson City (population, 54,311)
Largest Cities (with pop.): Las Vegas, 508,604; Henderson, 206,153; Reno, 190,248;

Important Products: gold, silver, cattle, hay, food products, plastics, chemicals

Places to Visit: Great Basin National Park, including Lehman Caves; Nevada State Museum, Carson City; Hoover Dam, Lake Tahoe, Pony Express Territory.