On Mar 2, 1861, the Nevada Territory
separated from the Utah territory and
adopted its current name, derived from a Spanish word which means
"covered in snow".
On Oct 31, 1864, Nevada became
the 36th state to enter the union.
The phrase "Battle Born" on the state flag
reflects the state's entry on the Union side during
the American Civil War.
Nevada's nicknames are "Sagebrush State,
"Silver State", and
"Battle Born State".
The state motto is "All for Our Country".
Nevada is bordered by
Utah to the east,
Arizona to the south~east,
California to the west,
and Oregon and Idaho
to the north.
Nevada has an estimated population of 2.5 million people.
WEATHER
Nevada's climate is sunny and dry,
with wide variation in daily temperatures.
A normal daily temperature is 49 ° F (9 ° C),
ranging from 32 ° F (0 ° C) in January to 69 ° F (21 ° C) in July.
The all~time high was 125 ° F (52 ° C).
The record low was –50 ° F (–46 ° C).
Nevada is the driest state in the country,
with an average annual rainfall
of 7.5 in (19 cm).
Most of the state gets less.
Despite the lack of precipitation, snowfall is abundant in the mountains
reaching 60 in (152 cm) a year on the
highest peaks.
ECONOMY
The Nevada Commission on Economic Development
is the state leader in developing and maintaining a
diverse and healthy economic base,
to promote success and prosperity for the citizens and businesses
of Nevada.
Nevada is one of small number of states with no personal income tax
and no corporate income tax.
Nevada's economy is overwhelmingly based on tourism,
especially the legalized gambling and resort industries.
Resort areas such as Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe,
attract visitors from all over the world, bringing in billions of dollars.
Gambling taxes are a primary source of state revenue.
The service sector employs about 1/2 of Nevada's workers.
Prostitution is legal in parts of Nevada,
but only in counties with populations under 400 thousand.
Those counties may choose to outlaw it if they wish.
Outside of the metropolitan areas,
mining is a major economic activity.
Nevada is the nation's leading producer of gold, silver, and mercury.
Gold is by far the most important mineral mined.
At times, over 8% of the world's gold production comes out of
Nevada mines.
Silver is a distant 2nd.
Other minerals include constructions aggregates,
copper, gypsum, diotomite and lithium.
Manufactured outputs are
printing & publishing, food processing, electric equipment,
gaming machines and products, aerospace equipment,
lawn & garden irrigation devices,
and seismic monitoring equipment.
Warehousing and trucking are also significant industries.
Cattle ranching is another vital part of the economy.
Many of the high plateau areas are excellent for grazing.
Because of the prevailing dryness and the steep slopes,
agriculture is not highly developed.
Over 90% of Nevada's cropland is
devoted mainly to
growing hay and other feed for cattle,
however, potatoes, onions, and some other crops are cultivated
on a small scale.
There is a large U.S. Military presence which provides steady
cash flow and employment state~wide, even in remote rural areas.
About 86% of Nevada land is federally owned.
Virtually every business in the state comes in contact with
the Nevada Department of Business & Industry in 1 way or another.
Their main objective is to encourage and promote growth, development,
and legal operation of business within Nevada.
The Department's activities include:
- Regulation of business and industrial enterprises.
- Promotion of worker safety, protection, and rights.
- Administration of bond programs to encourage growth and development of business within the state.
- Educating and informing the public and business and industry of their legal rights and responsibilities.
SCHOOLS
The Nevada legislature passed
major education reform legislation, establishing high,
measurable standards in language, mathematics, and science.
They were similarly charged with establishing standards in social studies,
computer and technology education, health and physical education,
and the arts.
A major emphasis of this legislation was to create standards to help
improve the academic achievement of Nevada's students.
At the heart of both the federal and revised state statutes is a school,
school district, and state accountability model working under the
auspice of guaranteeing all students the opportunity for and
access to a challenging and meaningful educational experience.
Toward this end and on an annual basis, schools, school districts,
and the state as a whole are judged against a set of adequate
yearly progress criteria.
Judgement of success in making adequate yearly progress is
based largely on performance on assessments aligned to state
content standards administered on an annual basis,
and by attending specifically to the performance of specific
student populations.
Accountability is one part of a dynamic system of continuous
improvement in teaching practice and student learning.
The Nevada System of Higher Education
was formed to oversee
all state~supported higher education in Nevada.
Two doctoral~granting research universities,
one state college, four community colleges and
one research institute comprise the System.
Just under 100,000 students attend the degree~granting campuses.
For more details please contact the
Nevada Department of Education.
HOSPITALITY
If you’re looking for the unusual,
the unique, or even the quirky, consider
Nevada your personal playground.
Nevada is wide open to anything.
There are world championship golf courses that are as
magnificent as they are challenging, and are regularly
ranked in the nation’s top lists.
Nevada’s endless byways wind through one~of~a~kind sites like abandoned mines,
dinosaur fossil digs, luxury resorts, drive~thru wedding chapels,
and offbeat roadside attractions like the Elvis~A~Rama.
The snow~capped Sierra Nevada mountains
are home to some of the most thrilling ski resorts in the world.
Nevada is home to geocaching,
a high~tech treasure hunting adventure.
There’s no place on earth, or any place in the universe,
like Las Vegas!
Long known as a gaming, entertainment and
nightlife mecca.
Nevada’s largest city has blossomed into an amazingly
diverse tourist and business~traveler destination.
Las Vegas is known the world over for hot gaming action and
world~class entertainers and shows,
lavish hotels and high~stakes gambling.
While Las Vegas has
something for everyone, the rest of the 'Silver State' is
filled with exciting and diverse possibilities.
For sheer scenic beauty, Lake Tahoe rivals any place on Earth.
Nearby is the 'Biggest Little City in the World'... Reno,
home to a dazzling array of casinos, entertainment, arts,
and outdoor activities.
There are hundreds of ways to stay and play.
Accommodations range from lavish casino resorts along the
Las Vegas Strip to old miners’ cabins in ghost towns.
It’s all here; hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts,
guest houses, RV parks, even houseboats.
Whether it’s a penthouse suite or
a family dude ranch,
you are sure to find the ideal accommodations.
For more details please contact
Nevada State Tourism.
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