At first glance, Nebraska seems to be just another sprawling tract of farmland. The state is rich in agriculture and, in fact, the terrain is mostly rolling farmland except for the state's far west where buttes, and hills and wild, beautiful valleys can be found. The railroads made Nebraska. At one time one-sixth of the state was owned by the rail barons. Rail lines were so extensive that no rancher had to have a cattle drive of more than a day to get to a rail depot. Birthplace of Gerald Ford and Malcolm X, Nebraska's history is very interesting.
Capital: Omaha
Population: 1, 578, 385
Area: 77, 358 square miles
Time: Central Time
Geography: Nebraska is a relatively flat state with an undulating landscape pleasing to the eye. The west has some badlands which are quite interesting.
Climate
Nebraska is breezy in the summer months and windy during the winter. Winters are cold and often raw. Spring and fall are very pleasant and mild. Summers are often hot, but breezes tend to moderate the heat. |
