Located in the western United States, snuggled next to California, the state of Nevada joined the Union in 1864. It is nicknamed the Silver State, due to the silver mines which abound there, and although its largest city is Las Vegas, its capital is Carson City.
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The official Nevada travel and tourism web site delivers suggestions on things to do within the state, destinations, and accommodations. Travel brochures and state maps are also available.
http://travelnevada.com/
Nevada Department of Public Safety
The chief law enforcement agency in the state of Nevada is profiled here, including its divisions and leadership. DPS news, employment opportunities, and contact details are also provided.
http://dps.nv.gov/
Session and interim, as well as general information for the chief lawmaking body of the state of Nevada is provided. The state's law library is also profiled, as well as its research facilities.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/
Nevada Nuclear Waste Project joins the efforts of the state to prevent additional nuclear waste from being shipped into the state for disposal.
http://www.state.nv.us/nucwaste/
The official state site offers information about initiatives, as well as travel destinations, business creation and relocation, and links to Nevada's state agencies.
http://www.nv.gov/
NNHS, the Northern Nevada Home Schools, is a non-profit organization which supports and provides information to home school parents.
http://www.nnhs.org/
