According to smber.com, Nevada is a state in the Western United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast and Utah to the east. Nevada is the 7th most extensive, 32nd most populous, and 9th least densely populated of the 50 United States. Nearly three-quarters of Nevada’s people live in Clark County, which contains Las Vegas–Paradise metropolitan area where three of the state’s four largest incorporated cities are located. Nevada’s capital is Carson City. Nevada is largely desert and semi-arid, with much of it located within the Great Basin. Areas south of the Great Basin are located within the Mojave Desert, while Lake Tahoe and its surrounding area are located on part of Nevada’s Sierra Nevada region. Approximately 86% of Nevada’s land is managed by various jurisdictions of the U.S. federal government, both civilian and military (e.g., Nellis Air Force Base). Before European contact, Native Americans of this region were members of various tribes like Washoe people and Paiute people who lived in small communities near oases or springs which were sources for water that was essential for living in this arid climate. Nevada has several nicknames including Silver State due to its abundance of silver deposits; Sagebrush State for its widespread growth of sagebrush; Battle Born State after it became a state during America’s Civil War; The Sage Hen State from its official state bird; and The Divorce State because at one time it had easier divorce laws than other states (although these laws have since been changed). According to ALLPUBLICLIBRARIES.COM, private libraries in Nevada are collections of books, periodicals, and other materials that are owned and operated by an individual or a private organization. These libraries may be open to the public, or they may be limited to members of the organization that owns them. Private libraries often have specialized collections related to the interests of the owner, such as art, history, science, or literature. They may also offer access to digital resources such as e-books and online databases. Private libraries in Nevada often require a membership fee for access and may offer additional services such as book clubs or lectures.
Nevada State Overview State of the US Confederation. Ceded to the United States by Mexico in 1848 (➔ Guadalupe Hidalgo, Treaty of) as part of California, it was then (1850) aggregated to Utah; established in an autonomous territory in 1861, it was organized as a state on 31 October. 1864. After the Second World War, some uninhabited areas were used as a testing ground for nuclear weapons. The capital city of Nevada is Carson City. Located in the western part…