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Information Capital City: Carson City Economy: Gambling, tourism, agriculture, mining and industry Language Description: English and Spanish Passport/Visa U.S.: Citizens of Australia and the U.K. need a passport and proof of onward passage but in most cases will not need a visa (contact a U.S. embassy or consulate for details). Canadians need to show proof of citizenship accompanied by a photo ID. Reconfirm travel document requirements with your carrier prior to departure. Population: 1,998,257 Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic, Protestant, Mormon), though other major religions are represented Time Zone: 8 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-8 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the first Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October Voltage Requirements: 110 volts 
Nevada's Flag:
On a cobalt blue background in the upper left quarter is a five-pointed
silver star between two sprays of sagebrush crossed to form a half wreath;
across the top of the wreath is a golden scroll with the words, in black
letters, "Battle Born." The name "Nevada" is beneath
the star in gold letters. The current Nevada State Flag design was adopted
March 26, 1929, and revised in 1991.History of Nevada: Trappers and traders, including Jedediah Smith, and Peter Skene Ogden, entered the Nevada area in the 1820s. In 1843–1845, John C. Fremont and Kit Carson explored the Great Basin and Sierra Nevada. In 1848 following the Mexican War, the U.S. obtained the region and the first permanent settlement was a Mormon trading post near present-day Genoa. The driest state in the nation, with an average annual rainfall of only about 7 inches, much of Nevada is uninhabited, sagebrush-covered desert. The wettest part of state receives about 40 inches of precipitation per year, while the driest spot has less than four inches per year. Nevada was made famous by the discovery of the fabulous Comstock Lode in 1859 and its mines have produced large quantities of gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, mercury, barite, and tungsten. Oil was discovered in 1954. Gold now far exceeds all other minerals in value of production. In 1931, the state created two industries, divorce and gambling. For many years, Reno and Las Vegas were the “divorce capitals of the nation.” More liberal divorce laws in many states have ended this distinction, but Nevada is the gambling and entertainment capital of the U.S. State gambling taxes account for 40.1% of general fund tax revenues. Although Nevada leads the nation in per capita gambling revenue, it ranks only fourth in total gambling revenue. Near Las Vegas, on the Colorado River, stands Hoover Dam, which impounds the waters of Lake Mead, one of the world's largest artificial lakes. The state's agricultural crop consists mainly of hay, alfalfa seed, barley, wheat, and potatoes. Nevada manufactures gaming equipment; lawn and garden irrigation devices; titanium products; seismic and machinery monitoring devices; and specialty printing. Major resort areas flourish in Lake Tahoe, Reno, and Las Vegas. Recreation areas include those at Pyramid Lake, Lake Tahoe, and Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, both in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Among the other attractions are Hoover Dam, Virginia City, and Great Basin National Park (includes Lehman Caves). Other Nevada Links: Nevada League of Cities Nevada State Library and Archives Nevada State Tourism Commission |
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