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Education in RenoUniversities and Colleges The University of Nevada, Reno is the oldest university in the state of Nevada and Nevada System of Higher Education. In 1886, the state university, previously only a college preparatory school, moved from Elko in remote northeastern Nevada to a site north of downtown Reno, where it became...
Where to Stay in Reno
Considered a small town by most visitors, "The Biggest Little City" is full of surprises. The Truckee Meadows offers year-round entertainment, sports activities and special events. The town is undergoing Reno-vation and it shows; the downtown area has revitalized itself with major changes along Virginia Street and the Truckee River...
History of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada was given its name by Spaniards in the Antonio Armijo party in 1829, who used the water in the area while heading north and west along the Old Spanish Trail from Texas. In the 1800s, areas of the Las Vegas Valley contained artesian wells that supported extensive...
Climate of Las Vegas
Las Vegas is located at 36°11'39?N, 115°13'19?W (36.194168, 115.222060)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 182.50 km² (113.4 mi²). 182.34 km² (113.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.16 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.04% water. The...
Famous people of Nevada
Andre Agassi - tennis player Art Bell - paranormal talk radio show host of Coast To Coast AM Kurt Busch and Kyle Busch - NASCAR drivers Walter van Tilburg Clark - writer Michael Chang - tennis player Brandon Flowers, singer Jenna Jameson - adult film actress Jack Kramer - tennis player Paul Laxalt - politician Robert Laxalt - writer Greg...
History of Reno
As early as the 1850s a few pioneers settled in the Truckee Meadows, a relatively fertile valley through which the Truckee River made its way from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. In addition to subsistence farming, these early residents could pick up a bit of business from travellers along the...
Nightlife in Las Vegas
Nightlife is Las Vegas' best-known pastime. The casinos and hotels may be open by day but only under the cover of night does the city's burst of lights set the atmosphere buzzing. Casinos, restaurants and bars are packed with tourists from all over the world, most in a friendly and...
Demographics of Nevada
According to the Census Bureau, as of 2005, Nevada has an estimated population of 2,414,807, which is an increase of 81,909, or 3.5%, from the prior year and an increase of 416,550, or 20.8%, since the year 2000. This includes a natural increase since the last census of 81,661 people...
Government of Las Vegas
The city of Las Vegas was founded on May 15, 1905, when a land auction, in what is now known as downtown Las Vegas, resulted in the purchase of 110 acres of land. The city incorporated on March 16, 1911, and until 1944, operated under a "commission" form of government...
Demographics of Carson City
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 52,457 people, 20,171 households, and 13,252 families residing in the city. The population density is 141/km² (366/mi²). There are 21,283 housing units at an average density of 57/km² (148/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 85.30% White, 1.80% Black or African...
Demographics of Clark City
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 1,375,765 people, 512,253 households, and 339,623 families residing in the county. The population density was 67/km² (174/mi²). There were 559,799 housing units at an average density of 27/km² (71/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 71.58% White, 21.96% Hispanic or Latino,...
Carson City: Nevada
Carson City is the capital of the state of Nevada in the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, its population is 52,457. Carson City is now an independent city, not part of any county. Like many towns in Nevada, Carson City was founded in the boom days of...
Geography of Clark County
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 20,955 km² (8,091 mi²). 20,488 km² (7,910 mi²) of it is land and 467 km² (180 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.23% water. The Colorado River forms the county's southeastern boundary, with Hoover Dam...
History of Nevada
Derived from the Priest Kino expeditions at the end of the 17th century through north Mexico and south U.S., Nevada passed to Spanish control, belonging to the Viceroyalty of New Spain. In 1821 became part of the First Mexican Empire of Agustin de Iturbide, until 1823, and afterwards of Mexico....
Getting around in Reno
RTC's Citifare bus system covers most of Reno's metropolitan area. The routes generally go to and from downtown - the main transfer site is near Victoria St. Most routes run Monday to Saturday from 07:00 to 19:00, though others have more restricted hours. If you'd prefer to drive, you'll have...
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