Nevada is located in the western United States, most of the state is covered by the Mojave Desert, and so residents live mostly in cities. The largest is Las Vegas, nicknamed Sin City, which is the center of Nevada’s tourism industry. Gold production plays an important role, with Nevada being the world’s fourth largest gold processor.
Basic Information about Nevada
- State Name: Nevada
- State Abbreviation: NV
- Capital: Carson City
- Largest City: Las Vegas
- Area: 286,367 km2 (7th largest U.S. state)
- Population: 3,080,156 (33rd highest in the U.S.)
- Time Zone: PST (UTC-8), PDT (UTC-7) in the summer, with the city of West Wendover always an hour ahead of the rest of the state
- More Information: Speed Limits in Nevada, Current Time in Nevada, Minimum Wage in Nevada
What to See in the State of Nevada
- Death Valley National Park
- Great Basin National Park
- Grand Canyon West Indian Reservation
- Coca Cola Store in Las Vegas
- Hoover Dam
- Las Vegas Casinos
- Volcano at the Mirage Hotel
- Heart Attack Grill Restaurant
- Bellagio Las Vegas
- The roller coaster at the New York, New York
- CBS Television City
- Eiffel Tower at the Paris Hotel
- Sightseeing Flight over the Grand Canyon
- Stratosphere – adrenaline-pumping attractions on the roof of a skyscraper
- Russian Wheel High Roller
You can post tips for other sights and places of interest in Nevada in the discussion.
Nevada
Fun Facts about Nevada
Date of Nevada’s entry into the Union
October 31, 1864 (36th in order)
State of Nevada nickname
Silver State
Nevada’s tallest mountain
Boundary Peak (4,007 metres)
Rivers in Nevada
- Colorado River (2,330 km)
- Owyhee River (557 km)
- Humboldt River (530 km)
- Amargosa River (298 km)
- Reese River (291 km)
Airports in Nevada
- Las Vegas McCarran International Airport
- Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Boulder City Munincipal Airport
- North Las Vegas Airport
- Elko Regional Airport
Nevada Sports Teams
- NFL (American football): Las Vegas Raiders
- MLB (baseball): no team
- MLS (football): no team
- NHL (ice hockey): Vegas Golden Knights
- NBA (basketball): no team
Universities in Nevada
- University of Nevada
- Touro University Nevada
ZIP Codes
88901-89883
Nevada Weather
Nevada is the driest state in the US due to its desert coverage, with daily temperatures rarely ever exceeding 50°C. At night, on the other hand, it drops tens of degrees below freezing.
Winters in the north of the state tend to be long and cold, while southern Nevada experiences relatively short and mild winters.
Current Forecasts:
Largest Cities in Nevada
| # | City | Population | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | 583,756 | Show on Map |
| 2 | Henderson | 257,729 | Show on Map |
| 3 | Reno | 225,221 | Show on Map |
| 4 | Paradise | 223,167 | Show on Map |
| 5 | North Las Vegas | 216,961 | Show on Map |
| 6 | Sunrise Manor | 189,372 | Show on Map |
| 7 | Spring Valley | 178,395 | Show on Map |
| 8 | Enterprise | 108,481 | Show on Map |
| 9 | Sparks | 90,264 | Show on Map |
| 10 | Carson City | 55,274 | Show on Map |
Food Prices in Nevada
- McDonalds Restaurant McMeal prices: $8.00
- Restaurant draft beer (0.5L): $6.00
- Cappuccino in restaurant: $4.47
- Coca-Cola in restaurant (0.33 l): $1.89
- Milk (1 l): $0.82
- Bread (500 g): $2.63
- Rice (1 kg): $3.04
- Egg (12 pcs): $1.95
- Cheese (1 kg): $11.08
- Boneless chicken breast (1 kg): $5.86
- Beef Loin (1 kg): $13.08
- Apples (1 kg): $3.48
- Bananas (1 kg): $1.55
- Oranges (1 kg): $2.71
- Tomatoes (1 kg): $3.47
- Potatoes (1 kg): $2.29
- Water (1.5 l bottle): $1.41
- Bottle beer (0.5 l bottle): $1.87
- Pack of Marlboro cigarettes: $7.99
Food prices in Las Vegas effective January 2021. Take these as a guide, prices vary widely from store to store. Tax is included in the price.
State Symbols of Nevada
- Stone: Sandstone
- Flower: clover
- Mineral: silver
- Plasma: desert tortoise
- Bird: Mountain Sandpiper
- Fish: Clark’s salmon
- Tree: pine tree
- Animal: fat-tailed sheep
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