Nebraska: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Nebraska

Nebraska is a US state in the Midwest region. Its capital is Lincoln, and its postal abbreviation is NE. Known as the Cornhusker State, it joined the Union on March 1, 1867 as the 37th state. Its largest city is Omaha.

The Nebraska state flag shows the state seal in gold and silver on a blue field.

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Nebraska at a glance

Capital
Lincoln
Largest city
Omaha
Nickname
The Cornhusker State
Statehood
March 1, 1867 (37th state)
Region
Midwest
Postal abbreviation
NE

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Nebraska is Lincoln.

Nebraska is in the Midwest region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Nebraska is NE.

Nebraska is known as the Cornhusker State.

Nebraska became the 37th state on March 1, 1867.

Nebraska shares a land border with Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota and Wyoming.

The flag of Nebraska shows the state seal in gold and silver on a blue field.