• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 110567 square miles

• The Constitution - Nevada was the 36th State to be admitted to the Union

• 3 Largest Cities in Nevada - Las Vegas, Reno and Henderson

• State Motto - " All for our Country "

• Facts about the State Nickname - The Silver State - Referring to the large silver mine industries

• Name of the State Song is " Home Means Nevada " the words and music of the song are by Bertha Raffetto

• Short History of Nevada - Part of the area ceded by Mexico to the United States in 1848, it became a separate territory in 1861 after an influx of settlers drawn by the discovery of the Comstock Lode in 1859

• Origin of the name - The beautiful mountain ranges of California were called Sierra Nevada (snowy range) by Spanish sailors. The name of this new territory was shortened to Nevada and named accordingly in 1859

Best Places to Visit in Nevada
Where are the best places to visit in Nevada? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Nevada? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Nevada during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Nevada. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Nevada!

Best Places to Visit in Nevada - Tourist attractions

• Nevada's Casino Resorts
  Caliente Railroad Depot
  Rainbow Canyon
  Goldfield

Best Places to Visit in Nevada - Historical Sites

• Rhyolite Historic Site
  Belmont Courthouse State Historic Site

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Nevada
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Nevada:

• Nevada State Animal Symbol - Desert Bighorn Sheep

• Nevada State Bird Symbol - Mountain Bluebird

• Nevada State Flower Symbol - Sagebrush

• Nevada State Insect Emblem - Honeybee

• Tree - Single-leaf Pinon