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Nevada Facts and Figures

  • Population is 1.8 million.

  • The official state fossil is the ichthyosaur.

  • The Hoover Dam sits below Lake Mead, one of the largest artificial lakes in the world.

  • Nevada is the driest state in the nation, with less than 7 inches of rain per year on average.

  • Famous natives and residents include tennis star Andre Agassi, former first lady Pat Nixon, and gambling mogul Steve Wynn.

    • Related Links

  • Official state tourism site.

  • Take a look at the 2000 U.S. Census data for Nevada.

  • See a detailed map of the state.

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