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Nevada became the 36^th state on Oct 31^st 1864. Nevada is also known as the "Silver State" due to the history of silver mines in the state. Nevada is also known as the "Sage State" due to the prolific growth of the wild Sage Brush throughout the state.

Origin of state's name: The name Nevada comes from the Spanish word meaning "clad in snow".

Capital City: The capital city of Nevada is Carson City which is renowned for its choice setting. Carson City is a relatively small state capital compared to other states. The state is surrounded by the following states, Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon and Utah.

Population: The population of Nevada is in excess of 1.9 million people based on the census of 2000.

Driving

Driver's license information, applications, testing requirements, Driver's manuals and testing locations can all be found on the State of Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles website.

http://nevadadmv.state.nv.us/

Economy: Nevada is famous for many things especially gambling and mining. It's no surprise then that much of the economy is driven by both gambling and mining. Silver and gold are mined in the state and the state has substantial gold mines which are recognized throughout the world. Tourism is also a key economic driver in this beautiful state.

State Bird: Nevada's state bird is the Mountain Bluebird. The Mountain Bluebird has characteristic blue plumage on its back.

State Flower: The state flower is the Sage Brush of Artemisia tridentate which grows prolifically throughout the state. The Sage Brush is looks more like a bush or shrub and in spring and summer it flowers with beautiful small flowers which grow in clusters and have a wonderful fragrant aroma.

State Song: The state song is "Home Means Nevada" by B. Raffetto which sings the praises of this home state.

State Motto: The state motto is "All for our Country"

Nevada – Interesting Facts

• The first casino opened on what is now known as the strip in Las Vegas in the early 1930's.
• The infamous Hoover Dam is in the state of Nevada and is considered to be the one of the biggest dams in the world
• The state is primarily desert except for the beautiful mountain ranges including the Sierra Nevada.
• The Loneliest Highway in America is in Nevada and is about 300 miles long and there are very few places to stop on the journey.
• The legendary reclusive Howard Hughes lived much of his later life in Las Vegas and bought up a lot of well known hotels and casinos in Las Vegas including the Desert Inn and The Sands.

Nevada - Famous People

Many famous people were born and raised in Nevada and many famous people call Nevada their home today. This includes actors, athletes, authors, politicians and entertainers. The tennis great Andre Agassi and the US Presidents Nixon's wife Thelma Pat Nixon are tow such famous natives.