NV
West36th state
Nevada
The Silver State
Capital
Carson City
Population
3,104,614
Area
110,572 sq mi
Founded
October 31, 1864
Highlights
- Las Vegas Strip, the world's entertainment and gaming capital
- Hoover Dam, an engineering marvel on the Colorado River
- Great Basin National Park, featuring ancient bristlecone pines
- Area 51 and the Extraterrestrial Highway, a pop culture phenomenon
Top Metropolitan Cities
Las Vegas
641,903
The entertainment capital of the world, famous for its casinos, shows, and nightlife.
Henderson
320,189
Nevada's second-largest city, a master-planned community with top-rated schools.
Reno
264,165
The 'Biggest Little City in the World,' a growing tech hub near Lake Tahoe.
North Las Vegas
262,527
A rapidly growing city in the Las Vegas Valley with a strong industrial base.