Nevada: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Nevada

Nevada is a US state in the West region. Its capital is Carson City, and its postal abbreviation is NV. Known as the Silver State, it joined the Union on October 31, 1864 as the 36th state. Its largest city is Las Vegas.

The Nevada state flag shows a silver star with the word "Nevada" and sagebrush under a "Battle Born" banner, on cobalt blue.

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Nevada at a glance

Capital
Carson City
Largest city
Las Vegas
Nickname
The Silver State
Statehood
October 31, 1864 (36th state)
Region
West
Postal abbreviation
NV

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Nevada is Carson City.

Nevada is in the West region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Nevada is NV.

Nevada is known as the Silver State.

Nevada became the 36th state on October 31, 1864.

Nevada shares a land border with Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon and Utah.

The flag of Nevada shows a silver star with the word "Nevada" and sagebrush under a "Battle Born" banner, on cobalt blue.