Hoover Dam - a large dam on the Colorado River in Nevada

Lake Mead - a large reservoir in southeastern Nevada and northwestern Arizona that is formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River; the center of a recreational area

American state - one of the 50 states of the United States

U.S.A., United States, United States of America, US, USA, America, U.S. - North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

capital of Nevada, Carson City - capital of the state of Nevada; located in western Nevada

Las Vegas - largest city in Nevada; located in southeastern Nevada; originally settled by Mormons but is now famous for entertainment and gambling and general excess

Reno - a city in western Nevada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains; known for gambling casinos and easy divorce and remarriage

Death Valley - a desert area in eastern California and southern Nevada; the lowest point in North America

Lake Tahoe - a lake on the border between Nevada and California west of Carson City; a popular resort area