Explore Nevada Nevada Destinations & Activities Las Vegas Nevada Facts Nickname: The Silver State Population: 2.9 million Capital: Carson City Entered Union: Oct. 31, 1864 (state #36) Nevada Posts: Lessons Learned after a Weekend in Las Vegas I have been to Las Vegas twice before in my life before going in May at age 23: the first Nevada Marathon - Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon This was my third marathon, and even though I had a far less than ideal weekend, I am so glad