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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
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