Nevada

Nevada is a state located in the western United States. The population as of July 2004 was estimated to be 2,334,771, up nearly 17% from the 2000 census figure of 1,998,257. Nevada is the fastest growing state in the country. Between 2000 and 2003, Nevada's population increased 12.2%, while the USA's population increased 3.3%. Between 1990 and 2000, Nevada's population increased 66.3%, while the USA's population increased 13.1%.

Important cities and towns

The largest city is Las Vegas.

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Nevada is also reputedly the home of Area 51, a top-secret installation the U.S. federal government has always denied existed. Area 51 is supposedly located in Groom Lake, near Nellis Air Force Base.

Related Topics:
Area 51 - Nellis Air Force Base

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:See also: List of cities in Nevada

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10 richest places in Nevada

Ranked by per capita income

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• Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Nevada $52,521
• Kingsbury, Nevada $41,451
• Mount Charleston, Nevada $38,821
• Verdi-Mogul, Nevada $38,233
• Zephyr Cove-Round Hill Village, Nevada $37,218
• Summerlin South, Nevada $33,017
• Blue Diamond, Nevada $30,479
• Minden, Nevada $30,405
• Boulder City, Nevada $29,770
• Spanish Springs, Nevada $26,908

:See complete list of places in Nevada

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