Jun. 13, 2006 - Facts and Figures of Nevada

Nevada Facts

Nevada is from the Spanish word meaning "snowcapped"

Nevada's official flag was adopted on March 26, 1929, but was revised on June 8, 1991.  It is a deep blue background.  The flowing ribbon reads "BATTLE BORN" A five pointed silver star and the words  NEVADA are under the ribbion.  These are surrounded by green sagebrush with yellow flowers.

Sagebrush is Nevada's state flower, the silver star represents the rich mineral wealth of Nevada.  The words "BATTLE BORN" on Nevada's flag alludes to the fact we became a state during the Civil War.

Nevada was the 36th state to be admitted to the union, on October 31, 1864.  Carson City is the state capital. 

State Bird****Mountain Bluebird

State Animal**Desert Bighorn

State Reptile**Desert Tortoise

State Fish**Lahontan Cutthroat Trout

State Fossil**Ichthyosaur*a huge whale-like marine reptile that lived during the time of the dinosaurs.

State Flower**Sagebrush

State Grass**Indian Ricegrass

State Trees**Single leaf Pinon and Bristlecone Pine

State Rock**Sandstone

State Metal**Silver

State Precious Gemstone**Virgin Valley Black Fire Opal

State Semi-Precious Gemstone**Turquoise

State Colors**Silver and Blue