Capital |
Carson City |
Area |
110,561 sq mi 286,352 sq km |
Population (2000 census) |
1,998,257 |
Major Cities (2000 census) |
Las Vegas (478,434), Reno (180,480), Henderson (175,381), North Las Vegas (115,488), Sparks (66,346) |
Major Rivers |
Colorado, Humboldt |
Highest Point |
Boundary Peak 13,140 feet 4,005 meters |
Industry |
tourism, mining, machinery, printing and publishing, food processing, electrical equipment |
Agriculture |
beef cattle, hay, dairy products, potatoes |
Minerals and Resources |
gold, silver, construction sand and gravel |
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