Nevada
Explore Nevada, the desert state of the American West, known for Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, and stark high deserts. Vast public lands offer hiking, boating, and skyline cities.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Great Basin |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 39.32 |
| Longitude | -117.0059 |
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11:59 AM LOCAL TIMENevada is a state of stark contrasts: dry high deserts meet alpine lakes and major urban centers. In the west, Lake Tahoe offers year-round recreation and water clarity, while to the south and east rise arid basins and sagebrush plains. The state is best known for Las Vegas, a neon-soaked hub of entertainment and nightlife—yet beneath the lights are vast tracts of national parks, ski areas, and remote wilderness. Visitors can experience high-altitude hikes in Great Basin National Park, drive historic routes like Highway 50 (
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