Nevada (English: Nevada) is a state in the western United States, with its well-developed gambling industry is known. The state's postal abbreviation is NV. "Nevada" comes from the Spanish, meaning "snow-covered", which was originally used to describe the cold mountains of the state of Nevada in the west. U.S. Navy ships, warships have been called "Nevada number", the name comes from Nevada. History In 1850, the U.S. Congress approved the establishment of Utah Territory, an area covering today's Utah, Idaho and Nevada. 1859 found in Nevada mine Constance Tucker (Comstock Lode), where rich gold and silver, Virginia City began to flourish. This discovery has attracted numerous big miners and traders, hoping to tap into the treasure. March 2, 1861, Nevada from Utah Territory, to get its present name. October 31, 1864, she became the first American in 36 states. The Great Depression of the 1930s, a serious blow to the economy of Nevada, March 17, 1931, the state government decided to open the gaming industry, to stimulate economic development. Law and Government Nevada state capital in Carson City, incumbent Republican Gov. Kenny Jean (Kenny Guinn). Area 51 is the highest U.S. government secrets, a mysterious secret Air Force Base, located in the "bridegroom Mountain" foot, 130 kilometers from Las Vegas, Nevada. U.S. military in the 1950s and 1960s to develop a nuclear bomb and U-2 spy plane in the area, some of Hollywood horror blockbuster such as "Independence Day" and "X Files" Area 51 more so cast a veil of mystery. "Green House" was believed on in the military base. The so-called "green house", which is the head of state to watch the frozen corpse of an alien place, every newly elected U.S. president will go to visit. In 1950 when the U.S. government to establish nuclear weapons tests in Nevada, Area 51, was among them. In the military map, test is the partition number, "Area 51," hence the name, the area of the entire region is 144 square miles, is a Nevada desert wadis. Until 1994 years ago, the U.S. military has denied the existence of foreign military aircraft have this even allowed to enter the restricted area of its over, and now do not want to disclose any information about it in the case. Geography Nevada and Oregon, Idaho, California, Arizona and Utah border. There are Arizona, Colorado River and the junction area. Nevada is a state in the United States driest, most parts of the state are snow-covered mountains, valleys and deserts. Economy In 1999 the total size of Nevada's economy is $ 69 billion, ranking No. 32. 2000 per capita income of $ 30,529, the nation's first 14. Agricultural products, including beef, hay, milk products and potatoes. Industrial production is mainly from tourism, mining, machinery, publishing and printing, food processing and electronic equipment. Nevada's gaming industry and the world-famous nightlife. Las Vegas luxury, large casinos attract millions of tourists every year with global patronage. Many famous gambling and hotel companies in Nevada, such as MGM (MGM Mirage), Sands (Las Vegas Sands), Harrah's Entertainment company. Nevada is the only U.S. state to allow a sex trade, sex trade in most parts of the state are legitimate. Population According to the 2000 census, the total population of 1,711,263 people in Nevada, since 1990 the population grew by 8.4% (132,846). According to the 2000 census: * 89.6% (1,533,261) were white * 5.5% (94,425) of Hispanics * 4% (68,541) were black * 1.3% (21,931) Asian * 0.9% (14,896) is an Indian or indigenous peoples * 0.05% (836) are Hawaiian or Pacific Islander * 2.8% (47,845) of other ethnic groups * 1.4% (23,953) belong to more than one ethnic group Nevada 6.8% of the population aged less than 5 years old, 26.3 percent of minors (below 18 years), 13.6% were 65 years or older aging population. 50.7% of the population are women. Important cities and towns * Reno (Reno) * Las Vegas (Las Vegas) * North Las Vegas (North Las Vegas) * Laughlin * Henderson (Henderson) * Carson City (Carson City) * Sparks (Sparks) * Virginia City (Virginia City) * Elko (Elko) Education University * Sierra Nevada College (Sierra Nevada College) * University of Southern Nevada * Touro University Nevada * Deep Springs College (Deep Springs College) is technically in California * University of Nevada (University of Nevada) o University of Nevada-Las Vegas (University of Nevada at Las Vegas) o University of Nevada, Reno campus (University of Nevada at Reno) o Henderson Nevada State College o Southern Nevada Community College (College of Southern Nevada) o Great Basin College (Great Basin College) o Truckee Prairie School (Truckee Meadows Community College) o Western Nevada Community College (Western Nevada College) o Desert Research Institute Club Casino: * Slots-A-Fun * Lee is Travel Hotel (Riviera) * Stratosphere hotel (Stratosphere) * Harrah's Hotel (Harrah's) * Aoshu Ya Casino (O'Sheas) * Paris hotel (Bally's) * Sahara Hotel (Sahara) * Mandalay Bay Hotel (Mandalay Bay) * Bill Casino (Bill's Gambling Hall and Saloon) * Flamingo Hotel (Flamingo) * Tropical Garden Hotel (Tropicana) * Casino Royale (Casino Royale) * Luxor (Luxor) * Excalibur Hotel (Excalibur) * New York - New York Hotel (New York, New York) * Bellagio Hotel (Bellagio) * Treasure Island (Treasure Island) * Binion's * Caesar's Palace * Circus Circus * The Golden Nugget * Monte Carlo Hotel (Monte Carlo) * Stardust Hotel (Stardust) Traffic Important Airport * Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) ─ U.S. Airways and Southwest Airlines hub Important highway * Interstate 15 * Interstate 80 Important professional sports NCAA * University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV) Baseball * Las Vegas Area 51 Little League (Las Vegas 51's, 3A grade Pacific Coast League, the home team: Los Angeles Dodgers)
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Overview
Nevada Nevada Southwestern United States inland states. Ai bushes, also known as North Carolina. Area of 286,000 square kilometers, population 1,206,000 (1990). About 73% of the population lives in Las Vegas and Reno two major cities. The capital of Carson City. Mostly located in the Great Basin, rugged terrain, with an average elevation of 1,500 to 2,500 meters. Bang Deli highest mountain altitude 4006 m. Arid climate, with an average annual rainfall of 120 to 250 mm. Northern temperate, subtropical southern. From north to south, in January the average temperature -4 ~ 6 ℃, 7 monthly average temperature 21 ~ 30 ℃. Less water, mostly in the river and Salt Lake, is the nation's driest state. Ai ground throughout xeric shrubs. Nevada is one of the latest state of the western development. In 1849 a small group of Mormons _set_tled here. 1859 found Comstock Mine. 1861 was built in Nevada. 1864 joined the Union as the thirty-sixth states. Agriculture and mining is a traditional pillar industries. Agricultural income comes mainly from animal products. Mining in the main copper mining, copper production ranks fifth in the country, White Pine County, Ruthie mine is the world's largest open pit copper mine. Mercury production after California, ranking second in the nation. Humboldt County Cordero silver mine is the nation's second flood. After the 1970s, manufacturing and tourism than mining and agriculture. There are metal manufacturing, electrical, food processing industry and the aerospace, electronics industries. Tourism is now a statewide economic pillar, even more than the sum of their income in mining, agriculture, manufacturing revenues. Las Vegas and Reno is the entertainment center. In addition, Valley of Fire State Park and Death Valley, Le Mans Cave Park are tourist attractions. The aviation industry developed, the entry of foreign visitors can directly from Las Vegas and Reno International Airport. Nevada is a state in the western United States, with its well-developed gambling industry is known. The state's postal abbreviation is NV. "Nevada" comes from the Spanish, meaning "snow-covered", which was originally used to describe the cold mountains of the state of Nevada in the west. U.S. Navy ships, warships have been called "Nevada number", the name comes from Nevada.
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Nevada history
In 1850, the U.S. Congress approved the establishment of Utah Territory, an area covering today's Utah, Idaho and Nevada. 1859 found in Nevada mine Constance Tucker (Comstock Lode), where rich gold and silver, Virginia City began to flourish. This discovery has attracted numerous big miners and traders, hoping to tap into the treasure. March 2, 1861, Nevada from Utah Territory, to get its present name. October 31, 1864, she became the first American in 36 states. The Great Depression of the 1930s, a serious blow to the economy of Nevada, March 17, 1931, the state government decided to open the gaming industry, to stimulate economic development.
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Law and Government
Nevada state capital in Carson City, incumbent Republican Gov. Kenny Jean (Kenny Guinn). Area 51 is the highest U.S. government secrets, a mysterious secret Air Force Base, located in the "bridegroom Mountain" foot, 130 kilometers from Las Vegas, Nevada. U.S. military in the 1950s and 1960s to develop a nuclear bomb and U-2 spy plane in the area, some of Hollywood horror blockbuster such as "Independence Day" and "X Files" Area 51 more so cast a veil of mystery. "Green House" was believed on in the military base. The so-called "green house", which is the head of state to watch the frozen corpse of an alien place, every newly elected U.S. president will go to visit. In 1950 when the U.S. government to establish nuclear weapons tests in Nevada, Area 51, was among them. In the military map, test is the partition number, "Area 51," hence the name, the area of the entire region is 144 square miles, is a Nevada desert wadis. Until 1994 years ago, the U.S. military has denied the existence of foreign military aircraft have this even allowed to enter the restricted area of its over, and now do not want to disclose any information about it in the case.
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Geography
Nevada and Oregon, Idaho, California, Arizona and Utah border. There Colorado River and the junction area of Arizona. Nevada is a state in the United States driest, most parts of the state are snow-covered mountains, valleys and deserts.
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Economy
In 1999 the total size of Nevada's economy is $ 69 billion, ranking No. 32. Her 2000 per capita income of $ 30,529, the nation's first 14. Agricultural products, including beef, hay, milk products and potatoes. Industrial production is mainly from tourism, mining, machinery, publishing and printing, food processing and electronic equipment. Nevada's gaming industry and the world-famous nightlife. Las Vegas luxury, large casinos attract millions of tourists every year with global patronage. Nevada is the only U.S. state to allow a sex trade, sex trade in most parts of the state are legitimate.
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Population
According to the 2000 census, the total population of 1,711,263 people in Nevada, since 1990 the population grew by 8.4% (132,846). According to the 2000 census: 89.6% (1,533,261) were white 5.5% (94,425) of Hispanics 4% (68,541) were black 1.3% (21,931) Asian 0.9% (14,896) is an Indian or indigenous peoples 0.05% (836) are Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.8% (47,845) of other ethnic groups 1.4% (23,953) belong to more than one ethnic group Nevada 6.8% of the population aged less than 5 years old, 26.3 percent of minors (below 18 years), 13.6% were 65 years or older older people. 50.7% of the population are women.
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Important cities and towns
Reno (Reno) Las Vegas (Las Vegas) North Las Vegas (North Las Vegas) Laughlin Henderson (Henderson) Carson City (Carson City) Sparks (Sparks) Virginia City (Virginia City) Elko (Elko)
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Education
University Sierra Nevada College (Sierra Nevada College) University of Nevada (University of Nevada) University of Nevada-Las Vegas (Las Vegas) University of Nevada, Reno (Reno) Henderson Nevada State College Community College of Southern Nevada (Community College of Southern Nevada) Great Basin College (Great Basin College) Deep Springs College (Deep Springs College) Truckee Prairie School (Truckee Meadows Community College) Western Nevada Community College (Western Nevada Community College)
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Club
Bally's Binion's Caesar's Palace Circus Circus The Golden Nugget Harrah's Stardust
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Traffic
Important Airport Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) ─ America West Airlines (America West Airlines) transit center Important highway I-15 I-80
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Important professional sports
Baseball Little League Area 51 in Las Vegas (Las Vegas 51's, 3A grade Pacific Coast League, the home team: Los Angeles Dodgers)
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