Cities of Nevada
Nevada lies in the western United States, in a dry desert region. Its capital is the small city of Carson City, but the largest city is by far Las Vegas, world famous for its lights and casinos. Other places on this map include Henderson, Reno, Sparks and Elko.
Nevada is mostly desert and mountain ranges, with very little rain. The Humboldt River and the Truckee River are among its scarce rivers, and on the western border lies the deep blue Lake Tahoe. The Sierra Nevada and the Ruby Mountains rise above the land; the highest point is Boundary Peak.
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What is the capital of Nevada?
Carson City is the capital of Nevada and sits in the west, close to the border with California. It is a fairly small capital; the largest city in the state is the far more famous Las Vegas in the south.
What is the largest city in Nevada?
Las Vegas is by far the largest city in Nevada and lies in the south of the state. The city is world famous for its lights and casinos. The capital, however, is the much smaller Carson City in the west.
What is a notable geographic feature of Nevada?
Nevada lies in the dry western US and is mostly desert and mountain ranges. On its western border sits deep Lake Tahoe, while mountains like the Sierra Nevada and the Ruby Mountains rise up; the highest point is Boundary Peak.
What is the best way to learn the cities of Nevada?
The best way to learn the cities of Nevada is by playing, with the free geography game Toponauts. You fly a helicopter over the map and place cities like Las Vegas, Carson City and Reno yourself, at your own pace.