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| At an overlook in Great Basin National Park. Wheeler Peak, the second highest point in the state is in the distance. The valley below the peak collects rain and snow runoff creating an oasis in the desert. |
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Flag |
State Seal * |
| Website : www.nv.gov |
 Capital
: Carson
City |
 Highest
point : Boundary
peak, 13,140 feet |
 Area : 110,567 square miles,
7th largest state |
 Population : 1,998,257
(2000 US Census) |
 Motto
: All
for our country |
 Admitted to
Union : October 31, 1864 |
 State
Song : "Home Means Nevada" |
 State Bird : Mountain Bluebird |
 State Flower : Sagebrush |
 State Tree : Bristlecone Pine & Single-leaf Pinon |
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