Territory (land area)

109,826 sq miles = 284,448 sq kms (Ranks 7^th among states)

Population (July 2005 estimate):

2,414,807

Admitted:

October 31, 1864, as the 36th state of the US

Capital:

Carson City

Largest city (incl. metropolitan area):

Las Vegas

Abbreviation:

NV

Nickname:

The Silver State, The Sagebrush State, Battle Born State

Region:

The West