Nevada is a state with many opportunities for enjoyment. From the casinos to the remote ghost towns which dot the state, Nevada is filled with Activities & Interests. Skiing is considered to be excellent. In Cowboy Country, step back in time and experience the Old West. Theater, music and all sorts of entertainment are to be found in abundance in Nevada. Visitors should plan to stay a while for Nevada has a great deal to offer everyone.
Capital: Carson City
Population: 1, 961, 670
Area: 110, 540
Time: Pacific Time
Geography: Nevada is surrounded by Utah, Arizona, California, Oregon and Idaho. The eastern portion of the state is flat or rollings hills bothe the east and south are dry. The northwest is mountainous with thw Reno area touching on the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The southern portion of Nevada is almost entirely desert.
Climate
Nevada's climate is strongly determined by its geography. Winters are cold in the north in the mountains around Reno and the desert area to the east. The south is also desert with daytime temperatures which are quite mild in winter but dropping at night. Snow is rare in Las Vegas. Spring and fall are pleasantly mild throughout the state. Summer in the north is warm to hot depending on altitude. In the south, it is hot and dry. |
