Capital Carson City
Area 110,561 sq mi
286,352 sq km
Population
(2000 census) 1,998,257
Major Cities
(2000 census) Las Vegas (478,434), Reno (180,480),
Henderson (175,381), North Las Vegas (115,488),
Sparks (66,346)
Major Rivers Colorado, Humboldt
Highest Point Boundary Peak
13,140 feet
4,005 meters
Industry tourism, mining, machinery, printing and publishing, food processing, electrical equipment
Agriculture beef cattle, hay, dairy products, potatoes
Minerals and Resources gold, silver, construction sand and gravel
