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Nevada · State Nickname Quiz

Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with Nevada as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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Nevada's state nickname

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Nevada's nickname is "Silver State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with Nevada in rotation — match the nickname to the state.

Why "Silver State"?

"Silver State" was adopted as the official nickname based on a defining feature of the state — its geography, its history, or a notable plant/animal/symbol.

Quick facts

USPS code
NV
Capital
Carson City
Largest city
Las Vegas
Region
West
Admitted to Union
1864
Nickname
Silver State
Electoral votes
6
Bordering states
Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah

Other Nevada games

→ Nevada · Place the State→ Nevada · State Capitals Quiz→ Nevada · USPS Abbreviation→ Nevada · State Flag Quiz

More about Nevada

→ Nevada state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is Nevada's nickname?

Silver State

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other Nevada quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. Nevada appears in every Statedoku mini-game.