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Entered the Union: October 31, 1864 (36th State)

Nevada Capital City: Carson City

Lagest Cities in Nevada: Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, North Las Vegas, Sparks, Carson City, Fernley, Elko, Mesquite, Boulder City

Bordering States: Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah

Nevada 2013 Population (Estimate): 2,790,136

Nevada 2010 Population (Estimate): 2,700,552

Origin of State Name: Spanish word for “snowcapped”

State Motto: All for Our Country

Nevada Nickname: Sagebrush State; Silver State; Battle Born State

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