Nevada Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Nevada
Nevada achieved statehood in 1864, becoming the 36th state, despite its tiny population. The primary purpose of this early grant of statehood was to pack Congress with two more senators and thus help preserve Northern/Republican dominance in the post-Civil War era. At the time, Nevada's economy was dominated by the mining industry, thus tying the state to the industrialized North. Nevada was also seen as a counterbalance to the more agrarian and Confederate-sympathizing California. Over the years, Nevada's economy has diversified somewhat into agriculture, light industry, distribution, and gaming. However, over 87% of the land in Nevada is still owned by the Federal Government. There are fairly large cultural differences between urban and rural areas, and therefore they are treated sepa
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