State of Nevada, United States

Overview of Nevada

• Name:
  Nevada
• Official Name:
  State of Nevada
• Abbreviation:
  NV
• Place Type:
  State
• Located In:
  United States
  
• Description (GNIS):
  The geographic center, or that point on which a surface of uniform thickness would balance, for the state is located in Lander County, 26 mi SE of Austin.
• Capital:
  Carson City (Carson City)
• Coordinates:
  Latitude:39.250208139° 15' 00.7"N

  Longitude:-116.7511911116° 45' 04.3"W
• Population:
  2,399,532
• Elevation:
  2,260 m
• Surrounding States:
  • Idaho N
  • Utah E
  • Arizona SE
  • California SW
  • Oregon NW
• Histopolis Place ID:
  866279204
• Updated May 7, 2020