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Nebraska Almanac: State Facts and Figures
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Nebraska Almanac
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| Official Name |
Nebraska |
| Capital |
Lincoln |
| Nick Name |
Cornhusker State, Tree Planters State (Both Official) |
| Motto |
Equality before the law |
| Location & Region |
40.81640 N, 096.68817 W |
Great Plains |
| Constitution Ratified |
October 12,1875 |
| Statehood |
March 01, 1867 |
37th state |
| Population |
1,711,263 |
22.26 sq mi. |
38th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island
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| Bordering States |
Colorado - Iowa - Kansas - Missouri - South Dakota - Wyoming |
| Number of Counties |
93 Counties in Nebraska |
Largest County
(by population) |
Douglas County |
463,585 |
331 sq mi. |
| Time Zone |
Central Standard Time |
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Nebraska Climate and Weather |
Nebraska enjoys warm summers, generally dry winters, moderate humidity and plenty of sunshine.
Early evening thunderstorms are common in summer, especially central and east. Tornados strike the state on a regular basis as Nebraska is in America's Tornado Alley
January is the coldest month, with average high temperatures near 20 degrees. July is the warmest month, with average high temperatures near 80 degrees. Much hotter summers and harsh, cold winters are not uncommon.
Annual precipitation amounts range from 20 - 30 inches in the east and central, while the west has much drier conditions. |
| Highest Temperature |
118 degrees
July 24, 1936 - Minden |
| Lowest Temperature |
-47 degrees
February 12, 1899 - Camp Clarke |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
89.5 degrees |
8.9 degrees |
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Nebraska Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet) |
| Mean Elevation |
2,600 |
| Highest Point |
Johnson Township, Kimball County |
5,424 |
| Lowest Point |
Missouri River |
840 |
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Nebraska Land Area (Square Miles) |
| Geographic Center |
Custer |
| Total Area |
77,353.73 |
16th |
| Land Area1 |
76,872.41 |
99.38% |
| Water Area2 |
481.31 |
0.62% |
| Forested Land Area3 |
1.9% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
430 miles |
210 miles |
Source: (U.S. Census, April 1, 2000)
1. Dry land and land temporarily or partially covered by water, such as marshland, swamps, etc.; streams and canals under one-eighth statute mile wide; and lakes, reservoirs, and ponds under 40 acres.
2. Permanent inland water surface, such as lakes, reservoirs, and ponds having an area of 40 acres or more; streams, sloughs, estuaries, and canals one-eighth statute mile or more in width; deeply indented embayments and sounds, and other coastal waters behind or sheltered by headlands or islands separated by less than 1 nautical mile of water, and islands under 40 acres in area. Excludes areas of oceans, bays, sounds, etc. lying within U.S. jurisdiction but not defined as inland water.
3. 1997 |
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Almanac Provided by SHG Resources |
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