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State Facts
Full Name - State of Nevada
Admitted to the Union (Rank) - October 31, 1864 (36th)
Population 2012 (Rank) - 2,758,931 (35th)
Land Area (Rank) - 109,826 square miles; 284,448 sq km (7th)
Capital - Carson City
State Nicknames - Sagebrush State, Silver State, Battle Born State
Motto - All for Our Country
Song
“Home Means Nevada” (music and words by Bertha Raffetto)
State Symbols
Flower: Sagebrush
Trees: Bristlecone pine, Single-leaf pinon
Bird: Mountain bluebird
Gem: Black fire opal
Stone: Sandstone
Animal: Desert bighorn sheep
Metal: Silver
Reptile: Desert tortoise
Economy:
Agriculture: Cattle, hay, dairy products, potatoes
Industry: Tourism, mining, machinery, printing and publishing, food processing, electric equipment
Nevada State Flag