Nevada information, USA

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Nevada, located in the southwest of the United States, is the seventh largest state in the United States and the state with the most mountains in the United States. The geographical area is 286,297 square kilometers and the population is about 2 million. Nevada is located in great basin, bordering Oregon and Idaho to the north; California borders the west and southwest; Arizona in the southeast; Eastern Utah.

The name of Nevada comes from Spanish, which means "snow hat". The state is nicknamed "Silver State". Colonization began in 185 1 year; 196 1 On March 2, 2008, it left the territory of Utah and became the territory of Nevada. 18641October 3 1 day, which became the 36th state in the United States. Starting from 1939, 10 and 3 1 were designated as Nevada days. The capital is Carson City, the state flower is sagebrush, and the state bird is bluebird. The largest city is Las Vegas, which is located in the south of Nevada and is known as "the entertainment capital of the world". The second largest city is Reno, which is located in the north of Nevada and is called "the largest small city in the world". Lake Tahoe near Reno is the most famous ski resort in North America and the top resort in the world.

Nevada has a dry climate with an annual precipitation of about 23 cm. Located on the southern edge of Las Vegas, the average temperature in 1 month is 43 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius), and the average temperature in July is 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius); Located in the western mountainous area of Reno, the average temperature in 1 month is about 30 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 1 degree Celsius), and the average temperature in July is about 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius).

Nevada's economy is dominated by tourism, which receives more than 50 million tourists throughout the year. Tourism revenue accounts for 60% of government revenue, and convention and exhibition industry ranks first in the world. Next is the mining industry. Nevada's gold production accounts for 76% of the national gold production and 1 1.2% of the world's gold production, making it the third largest gold producing area in the world (the top two are South Africa and Australia respectively). The third largest industry is agriculture, and the main agricultural products are animal husbandry, poultry, wheat, corn, potatoes, rye and so on.

Nevada is rich in tourism resources. The state has 24 national parks and more than 65,438+000 world-class golf courses. In addition, there are colorful exploration activities. It is also the gateway to the famous Grand Canyon and Death Valley, and the man-made miracle "Hoover Dam" is also close at hand.

Local aborigines

Before the arrival of the colonists, Indians lived here for a long time, including the tribes of Anasazi, Washo, Paiute, Goshute and Shoshone. Local indigenous tribes have become an important part of Nevada's development, and now they hold rallies all over the state.

The Nevada Museum in Carson City, the capital of Nevada, displayed a group of handicrafts made by Indians.

Kit Carson (Kit Carson)

1843, Kidd, a scout stationed in the frontier? Carson led John C. Fremont's expedition across the border of Nevada and drew a map of Nevada. Therefore, the state capital of Nevada is named "Carson City" after this legend.

The encounter between the Far East and the West

/kloc-In the middle of the 9th century, the railways built by laborers in China connected many gold and silver mines and processing plants. The transcontinental railway across northern Nevada brought more new immigrants. Today, the old trains are still reserved for tourists from Virginia City and Erie.

Mark Twain (Mark Twain)

186 1 year, a young man named Samuel Langhorne Clemens and his brother Orian came to Carson city. He lived by Lake Tahoe for a while and was moved by the beautiful and clear lake and the towering pine trees. "No matter how long you look at it, your eyes will not feel tired." Later, he became the editor of Enterprise in Virginia City, using Mark? Twain is a pseudonym. His book asceticism accurately describes his adventures in Nevada.

Basque culture (Basque language)

19 During the gold rush in the 1950s, many Basques left their homes in the mountainous areas of Europe and came to Nevada. After the mineral deposits were excavated, they returned to their traditional jobs, such as herding sheep. There are some festivals in Nevada to commemorate the Basque people's strength, tenacity and taste in food.

Reno is located in the northern part of Nevada and is the second largest city in Nevada. It is called "the largest small city in the world", and it has complete facilities. Americans call it a "real town". Adjacent to California in the west, it has a superior geographical location and convenient transportation, making it the first choice for many California residents to immigrate. Visitors who like antique cars must not miss Renault's National Automobile Museum. This museum, built in 1989, has a collection of 1200 cars of various sizes, including 1898 German-made Mercedes-Benz prototype and Princess brand cars that are almost extinct in the world today.

Lake Tahoe is the deepest natural still water lake in the world, 45 minutes' drive from Reno, with clear and transparent visibility of 100 meter, dense forest and beautiful environment. The location of the film Godfather was shot in this beautiful Lake Tahoe. Taihu Lake is clear and blue, and it doesn't freeze all year round. It is surrounded by mountains covered with snow all year round. Seen from a distance, it looks like a sapphire embedded in the mountains. The majestic Gu Song by the lake, the towering mountains with snow on the top of the mountain, the verdant pine forests, the North American sagebrush and strange stones clustered on the open sand plain, the historic mining town, the song and dance celebrations of American Indians, the large hotels and first-class golf courses standing day and night under the snow-capped mountains are all amazing.

Nevada is the most famous ski resort in North America, mainly concentrated in the Renault-Lake Tahoe area. While skiing on the well-equipped snow trail, it is a wonderful enjoyment to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Taihu.

Reno memorabilia

1844, John Fremont's expedition, led by Kit Carson, went to Lake Tahoe, which was the first recorded non-Indian indigenous people to see Lake Tahoe.

1859, the Comstock mine in Virginia City was discovered.

186 1 year, the gold rush gradually subsided. Since one of the largest silver mines in the world was developed, the gold rush quickly formed.

1864, Nevada was founded.

1868, the Central Pacific Railway extended to Renault today.

1880- 1890, with the decline of mining industry, the population decreased by 35%.

In the1890s, many rich people from San Francisco, Sacramento and Virginia bought villas in Lake Tahoe.

1903, Renault merged and was named after Jesse Renault, a general in the Civil War.

1904, after the Central Pacific Railway sold its shares to employees for only one dollar, Sparks was established within one day.

19 10, the "progress" group successfully banned gambling. Later, Renault became famous for "quick divorce".

1926, the original "Reno Arch" was built.

193 1 year, gambling was legalized again in order to prosper the economy during the Great Depression.

1945, the California government adopted "Lake Tahoe" as the official name of the lake.

1965, Centennial Gymnasium opened. Today, this is the Renault-sparks Convention Center.

/kloc-in the 1970s, the MGM Grand Hotel, the largest hotel in the world, was built in Reno.

1995, National Bowling Hall completed.

Area: 286,297 square kilometers

It ranks seventh out of fifty states.

Population: 633,000.

Ranked 46th among 50 states.

State capital: Carson City, Carson City

Major cities: Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Reno

State flower: sagebrush

Island: Bluebird

The name of Nevada comes from Spanish, which means "snow-covered".

It began to colonize people in 1850. On 18641October 3 1 day, it became the 36th state in the United States. Sagebrush is the national flower. This state is nicknamed "Silver State". The state capital is Carson City with a population of about 20,000. The famous university is the University of Nevada, founded in 1874, located in Reno, the northern part of the state capital, with about 7,000 students.

This state has four characteristics: first, it is the driest state in the United States. The average annual rainfall is only 185 mm (7.4 inches). Second, it is the third state with the smallest population density in the United States (the population density per square kilometer is less than one in Alaska and less than two in Wyoming and Nevada). Third, according to the divorce law of this state, anyone who has lived in this state for six weeks can apply for divorce. This method is very helpful to the development of tourism. Fourth, the number of people who travel from outside the state to the state every year is 55 times of the total population of the state. Entertainment tax accounts for about half. Tourism earns more than $700 million a year.

The state is within great basin. It borders Oregon and Idaho in the north, and California in the west and southwest. It borders Arizona in the southeast and Utah in the east. The western border of this state is blocked by the Neihuada Mountains, and there is only one place where irrigation can be carried out during drought. The mine produces copper. The arid area of this state is extremely vast. The population is concentrated in the following two small areas: (a) a small area in the south of the western border of the state, and (b) a small area in the southeast corner of the state, near Lake Meade. Las Vegas, a famous American gambling city, is in this area. Population130,000 (250,000 in the capital circle). This is the largest metropolis in the state.