DEMOGRAPHICS / AT A GLANCE
Population of Nevada
2,998,039
Statehood
October 31, 1864
Nevada Land Area
110,567 sq. miles
Clark County Land Area
7,910 square miles
Urban Las Vegas Land Area
514 square miles
Highest Point:
Boundary Peak at 13,143 feet
Lowest Point:
Colorado River at 470 feet
Bordering States
Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah
Area Codes
702, 775
Largest Cities:
Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, North Las Vegas
Capital City
Carson City
Agriculture
Cattle, hay, dairy products, potatoes
Industry
Tourism, mining, machinery, printing and publishing, food,
processing, electric equipment
State Bird
Mountain Bluebird
State Flower
Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata)
State Motto
All for our country
State Nickname
The Silver State