Nevada
The Silver State
Climate
Very dry, as it is the driest state in the country. Summers are hot in the desert and winters are cold in the mountains, with warm days and cool nights most of the year.
Main industries
Known for tourism and casinos, gold and silver mining, cattle ranching, and warehouses near Las Vegas and Reno.
Top places for tourists
Las Vegas with its bright lights and shows, Lake Tahoe for boating and skiing, and the red rocks of Valley of Fire.
Places of interest
Nevada is home to Area 51, a secret military base in the desert that many people connect with stories about aliens. The state also produces most of the gold mined in the country.
A little history
Silver mining made Nevada grow fast, and it became the 36th state in 1864 during the Civil War. Later, legal gambling turned Las Vegas into a famous city.
Fun fact
Most of Nevada is desert, and Las Vegas has some of the largest hotels in the world.