NEVADA

Nevada was the 36th state in the union Nevada was the 36th state in the union. Nevada became a state on October 31, 1864.

FLAG The flag was adopted in 1929. It has a yellow banner with the words "Battle Born" above the star.

STATE SEAL The Great Seal has 36 stars to signify Nevada as the 36th state to join the Union and the motto, "All for Our Country."

STATE FLOWER Sagebrush is green with yellow flowers.

STATE BIRD The Mountain Bluebird lives in the Nevada high country and eats many harmful insects.

STATE REPTILE The Desert Tortoise lives in the extreme southern parts of Nevada. It can live to be more than 70 years old.

STATE ANIMAL The Bighorn Sheep is well-suited for Nevada's mountainous desert country. It can survive for long periods without water.

STATE INSECT The Vivid Dancer Damselfly is found in springs and ponds.

STATE TREE The Single-Leaf Pine is pine tree with short, stiff needles and twisted branches.

STATE QUARTER The Nevada Quarter features three wild mustangs.

We live in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nevada’s birthday is October 31st. The same day as Halloween.