| 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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