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HistoryO Nevada was explored by the spanish in the

XVIIIth century.O In 1821 it belonged to Mexico.O In 1864 it became al indenpendet american

state.O The «Battle Born» in its flags refers to its born as

a state during the American Civil War.

Geography

O Its capital is Carlson city but the largest city is Las Vegas.

ONevada is the 7th largest state.

ONevada is the second in the US most mountainous states rank.

ClimateONevada is made

up of mostly desert and semiarid climate regions.

O In summer up to 52° C.

O In winter temperatures may reach as low as -46° C.

GamingOLas Vegas is the

most famous gaming city of US.

O It was legalized in 1931.

O It is the primary source of revenue today.

EconomyO It was founded on mining.ONowdays, Nevada’s economy is

based on the gaming.

Important citiesOLas VegasOHendersonORenoOSunrise ManorOParadiseOSpring Valley

CuriosityThe tennis player Andre Agassi was born in Las Vegas on April in 1970.