Nevada
Nevada is a landlocked state located in the Western-United-States. It is bordered by Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east. As the seventh-largest state by area, its geography is heavily influenced by the Great-Basin and the Mojave-Desert. The state capital is Carson-City, while its largest metropolitan area is Las-Vegas.
Nevada is officially known as the Silver-State, a nickname derived from the importance of Silver to its history and economy, specifically following the discovery of the Comstock-Lode in 1859. The state was admitted to the union on October 31, 1864, during the American-Civil-War, leading to the use of the motto Battle-Born on its state flag. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the state has experienced rapid population growth over the last several decades.
The economy of Nevada is driven by Tourism, Legalized-Gambling, and Mining. It is the leading producer of Gold in the United-States. Significant landmarks include the Hoover-Dam, which provides power to the region, and Lake-Tahoe, a major alpine lake on the border with California. For more information on the history and governance of the state, visit the Encyclopædia Britannica.