This location map shows the location of Nevada in the United States and North America. Nevada is shown in dark red, located in the middle of the western region of the US and bordered by California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. Surrounding states are shown in orange for contrast, while major geographic features such as the North Pacific Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, and the Tropic of Cancer provide broader continental context. The inset also includes Hawaii for full regional representation. This map serves as a useful reference for understanding Nevada's position in relation to North America and the rest of the world, ideal for education, travel, and research.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | State of Nevada |
| Capital | Carson City |
| Largest City | Las Vegas |
| Statehood | October 31, 1864 (36th state) |
| Area | ~110,577 sq mi (286,380 km²) |
| Population | ~3.2 million (2024 estimate) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone (most), Mountain (part) |
| Highest Peak | Boundary Peak (13,147 ft / 4,007 m) |
| Bordering States | CA, OR, ID, UT, AZ |
| State Animal | Desert Bighorn Sheep |
| State Flower | Sagebrush |
| State Tree | Single-leaf Pinyon |
| Drives On | Right |