Nevada is divided into 17 counties and has a population of 52,457 in Carson City as of the 2000 census. Nevada has a diverse geography that includes pinion and juniper forests in the north and central regions, as well as mountains and deserts like the Mojave. The economy relies heavily on industries like gaming and tourism, especially in cities such as Las Vegas, Reno, and Carson City.

1. Nevada

2. Estate of Nevada

3. Capital is Carson City

4. Carson City The population was 52,457 at the 2000 census. Carson City is now an independent city and its own Metropolitan Statistical Area.

5. Geography Pinion Juniper forests cover large areas of the north and central parts of the state.

6. Nevada Sunrise over Reno

7. Mountains West Mountains of Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert in December.

8. Counties Annotated map of Nevada's 17 counties. Nevada is divided into political jurisdictions designated as counties.

9. Demographics Nevada Population Density Map .

10. Separation from Utah Territory

11. Gaming and labor Gambling erupted once more following a recession in the early 20th century, helping to build the city of Las Vegas

12. Libertarian laws The courthouse of the Supreme Court of Nevada.

13. Important Cities and Towns Las Vegas 6. Paradise Henderson 7. Spring Valley North L. Vegas 8. Sparks Reno 9. Parson City Sunrise Manor 10. Pahrump

14. Las Vegas

15. Reno

16. Carson City

17. Parks Cathedral Gorge State Park.

18. Valley of Fire State Park

19. Mount Charleston

20. Great Basin National Park

21. Grand Canyon

22. Economy The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that Nevada's total state product in 2006 was $117 billion.

23. Legislature A view of the Nevada State Legislative Building in Carson City

24. Animals of Nevada

26. Typical sport