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Population (2025 est.)3,282,188
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Desert Landscapes and Mountain Escapes
NevadaNevada extends well beyond the Las Vegas Strip. Carson City is the state capital, Reno sits near the eastern Sierra, and communities across the Great Basin connect broad valleys with mountain ranges. Southern Nevada’s Mojave Desert and the Lake Tahoe region show how much the landscape changes across the state.
Nevada at a Glance
Population (2025 est.)3,282,188.webp){kind=icon}
CapitalCarson City.webp){kind=icon}
Largest CityLas Vegas.webp){kind=icon}
Counties16 counties + Carson City.webp){kind=icon}
Land Area109,860 sq mi.webp){kind=icon}
Water Area710 sq mi.webp){kind=icon}
Statehood1864.webp){kind=icon}
Highest PointBoundary Peak — about 13,147 ft
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County Guides in Nevada
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Counties of Nevada
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Featured Counties
Churchill CountyChurchill County's agricultural story grew from ranching and farming in the Lahontan Valley, then expanded with the Newlands Project in the early twentieth century.…
Clark CountyClark County was established in 1909 and named for William Andrews Clark, whose railway interests were central to the region's development. The 1905 Las…
Nye CountyNye County was established in 1864 and named for James W. Nye, Nevada Territory’s first governor. Its county seat moved from Ione to Belmont…
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Churchill CountyChurchill County's agricultural story grew from ranching and farming in the Lahontan Valley, then expanded with the Newlands Project in the early twentieth century.…
Clark CountyClark County was established in 1909 and named for William Andrews Clark, whose railway interests were central to the region's development. The 1905 Las…Nye CountyNye County was established in 1864 and named for James W. Nye, Nevada Territory’s first governor. Its county seat moved from Ione to Belmont…
ABOUT THE STATE
America
Local communities make a national story tangible. Across Nevada, libraries, schools, businesses, public spaces, and volunteer groups give neighbors places to meet, learn, work, and contribute. Exploring a community means listening to its people and understanding both its achievements and its challenges.
Places, People and Stories
Freedom to Build
Freedom gives people room to create businesses, raise families, serve their communities, and pursue a future they choose.
Community Makes Us Stronger
Strong communities grow when neighbors participate, local institutions serve well, and people invest time and care close to home.
Opportunity Within Reach
Education, work, entrepreneurship, and community connections can open practical paths for people to build more secure and meaningful lives.
Building Tomorrow Together
A shared future grows from responsible choices today—supporting families, strengthening communities, preserving local heritage, and creating room for new ideas.
LATEST FROM
Nevada Headlines
Latest reporting from The Nevada Independent. Coverage may include state and national stories.
The Nevada Independent
Actualizaciones en tiempo real de la elección de Nevada 2026: Lo que estamos observando
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Around Nevada Headlines
Stories from every corner of Nevada Headlines.
Actualizaciones en tiempo real de la elección de Nevada 2026: Lo que estamos observando
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Nov 3, 2026 • 2 min read
Nevada 2026 election live updates: Flippo addresses recent headlines
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Nov 3, 2026 • 2 min read
Condado Nye recibió un subsidio. ¿La condición? No a programas de diversidad y acatar prioridades de Trump
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Nov 2, 2026 • 2 min read
A blue wave beckons in Nevada. Will Lombardo be the last Republican standing?
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Nov 2, 2026 • 2 min read
Nye County got a $1M federal grant. The catch? No DEI and other Trump admin priorities
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Nov 2, 2026 • 2 min readSTATE SYMBOLS
Nickname Motto Bird Flower Tree State Animal
The Spirit and Symbols of Nevada
Symbols that represent Nevada
Silver State
Silver State is a widely used name for Nevada.
All for Our Country
All for Our Country is the state motto.
Mountain bluebird
Mountain bluebird is the state bird of Nevada.
Sagebrush
Sagebrush is the state flower of Nevada.
Single-leaf piñon & Great Basin bristlecone pine
Nevada recognizes both single-leaf piñon and Great Basin bristlecone pine as state trees.
Desert bighorn sheep
Desert bighorn sheep represents Nevada among its official animal symbols.
A State with Many Stories
City Lights, Desert Valleys, and Mountain Horizons. Explore the communities, public lands, and local traditions that give Nevada its own sense of place.
PHOTO JOURNAL
NEVADA
Silver StateExplore Nevada through photographs, state facts and useful public resources.
Our State. Our Stories.★
STATE RESOURCES
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Nevada Resources
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State Parks
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Trails and Public Lands
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Utilities
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Libraries
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Driver and Vehicle Services
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Transportation
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Veterans
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Employment
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HELP DESK
Questions About Nevada
Answers and links for residents and travelers.
Carson City is the state capital. Las Vegas is the largest city.
Nevada has 16 counties + Carson City. Carson City is an independent city and county equivalent.
Boundary Peak — about 13,147 ft.
The official tourism guide provides destinations and trip-planning information.
Use the National Park Service’s Nevada directory and the parks resources above. Check current access and conditions with the managing agency.
Start with the official government directory and choose the agency for the service you need.
Consult Nevada DMV to find the correct service and current requirements.
See Office of Emergency Management for the relevant state resources, and use the National Weather Service for forecasts and alerts.
Use Nevada Department of Veterans Services for official service and benefits information.
The population shown is the 2025 Census estimate, sourced through the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis FRED table. Land and water figures use 2025 Census geography.
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