A state located in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of 110,561 sq miles and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its three largest incorporated cities.Nevada's capital is Carson City. Other major cities include Henderson, Reno, North Las Vegas, Sparks, Carson City, Elko, Boulder City, Mesquite, and Fernley. It is the 36th US State; admitted October 31, 1864. Its nickname is "The Silver State." Nevada is bordered by Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, California, Lake Tahoe, and Hoover Dam.