Capital: Carson City
Largest City: Las Vegas
Abbreviation: NV
Joined the Union: March 1, 1867
Nickname: The Silver State

Nevada is one of America’s emptiest states, comprised of vast desert and intermittent mountain ranges. This dry landscape is typical of the hot and arid Great Basin, of which Nevada constitutes a large part. The populated portions of the state run primarily on the gambling industry, including Reno and Las Vegas, most notably. The Silver State is also known for its alien subculture, forged out of conspiracies surrounding the top secret happenings at Area 51.

Areas to Explore

GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK

LAS VEGAS

RENO