Nevada: Explore Nevada 's rich history

Explore Nevada 's rich history, from its iconic flag and diverse cities to its unique fun facts and current political relevance, all in one comprehensive guide. Nevada (/ nəˈvædə / ⓘ nə-VAD-ə; [5][6] Spanish: [neˈβaða] ⓘ) is a landlocked state in the Western United States. It is also sometimes placed in the Mountain West and Southwestern United States. It borders Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east. Nevada is the seventh-most extensive, the 32nd-most populous, and the ninth-least densely populated U.S. state. Nearly three-quarters of Nevada 's population ... Nevada is the seventh-most extensive, the 32nd-most populous, and the ninth-least densely populated U.S. state. Nearly three-quarters of Nevada 's population live in Clark County, which contains the Las Vegas–Paradise metropolitan area, [7] including three of the state's four largest incorporated cities. [8] Nevada 's capital is Carson City.