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En-us-nevada-10KB.ogg|Nevada (nɨˈvæːdə) is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. The capital is Carson City and the largest city is Las Vegas. The state's nickname is "The Silver State" due to the large number of silver deposits that were discovered and mined there. In 1864, Nevada became the 36th state to enter the union, and the phrase "Battle Born" on the state flag reflects the state's entry on the Union side during the American Civil War. Its first settlement was called Mormon Station.

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Nevada is the seventh-largest state in area, and geographically covers the Mojave Desert in the south to the Great Basin in the north. About 86% of the state's land is owned by the US federal government under various jurisdictions both civilian and military. As of 2006, there were about 2.6 million residents, with over 85% of the population residing in the metropolitan areas around Las Vegas and Reno. The state is well known for its easy marriage and divorce proceedings, legalization of gambling and, in a few counties, legalized brothels.

Although the name is derived from the Spanish word Nevada, which is the feminine form of "covered in snow", the local pronunciation of the state's name is not nəˈvɑ.də (as in the "o" in "odd"), but nəˈvæ.də (as in the "a" in "glad"). In 2005, the state issued a specialty license plate via the Nevada Commission on Tourism that lists the name of the state as Nevăda to help with the pronunciation problem. Local residents - particularly natives of the state - resent hearing Nevada's name mispronounced in the national media, a problem that has crystallized with increased coverage of the state following the 2008 Presidential Primary Elections.

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  2. Philanthropy in India: Women Exceed Men

    Explore Article Chakra News (Mar 24 2010)

    ...r female heroes of philanthropic deeds. Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman said in a statement to Nevada (USA) today that each Indian should take a vow to help at least one charitable project for this yea... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Universal Society of Hinduism   Gita   Bangalore

  3. Church Classification for Capitol Hill Townhouse Questioned

    Explore Article Religion Clause (Feb 24 2010)

    ...olved in extra-marital affairs have lived at or used the Center-- South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, Nevada Senator John Ensign, Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn, and Mississippi Representative Charles W. "Chip" ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   South Carolina   John Ensign   Oklahoma

  4. City Council in Nevada opened with Sanskrit mantras

    Explore Article Bangladeshi Hindu (Feb 9 2010)

    City Council in Nevada opened with Sanskrit mantras City Council of Sparks, one of the fastest growing cities of Nevada (USA), started day’s business with Sanskrit shlokas from ancient Hindu scriptures on Monday. Rajan ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Newsweek   Nevada   Rajan Zed

  5. Immigrant News Queens » Blog Archive » Hindu Deities on Usa ...

    Explore Article Immigrant News Queens (Jan 14 2010)

    Immigrant News Queens » Blog Archive » Hindu Deities on Usa ... ...me last year, Rajan Zed, a Hindu pundit and president of the Universal Society of Hinduism based in Nevada had said that besides recognizing Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa, it was also an honour fo... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Hindu American Foundation   America   Nevada

  6. Singapore issues Diwali Aerogramme

    Explore Article Bangladeshi Hindu (Dec 19 2009)

    Singapore issues Diwali Aerogramme ...festival also known as “festival of lights”. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Singapore coming out with Deepavali Aerogramme was a great honor for Hindus ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Rajan Zed   Universal Society of Hinduism   Singapore

  7. Hindus greet Jews on Hanukkah

    Explore Article Bangladeshi Hindu (Dec 10 2009)

    Hindus greet Jews on Hanukkah ...-day Festival of Lights beginning December 11. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a release in Nevada (USA) today, expressed warmest greetings on Hanukkah festival, wishing happiness, peace and joy to ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Nevada   Rajan Zed   Universal Society of Hinduism

  8. Pakistan nukes threatens the world; Baluch meeting in DC: By Ahmar ...

    Explore Article Pakistan Christian Post (May 22 2009)

    Pakistan nukes threatens the world; Baluch meeting in DC: By Ahmar ... ...i army occupation is slightly bigger than New Mexico. The area under Iranian mullahs is the size of Nevada, and that under Afghan control is the size of West Virginia. The total Baloch population in these a... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Karachi   Balochistan   Islamabad

  9. Hindus & Jews want restructuring of prayers at UK Parliament

    Explore Article Bangladeshi Hindu (Apr 1 2009)

    Hindus & Jews want restructuring of prayers at UK Parliament ...y. Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman; and Rabbi Jonathan B. Freirich, prominent Jewish leader in Nevada and California in USA; in a joint statement, stressed that either these prayers should be more [...... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   London   California   United Kingdom

  10. Hindu priest against 'dot god' Internet domain

    Explore Article New Kerala Dot Com, India (Mar 17 2009)

    Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that allowing domains based on religion or denomination would unnecessarily creat... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Universal Society of Hinduism   California   Brussels

  11. Christian nuns invite Hindu leader Zed to pray together

    Explore Article New Kerala Dot Com, India (Feb 6 2009)

    ... of Our Lady of the Mountains Monastery, spread over 19 acres on a hill overlooking city of Reno in Nevada, was founded in 1954. Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination. Hinduism, oldest... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Universal Society of Hinduism   Rajan Zed   Roman Catholic Church

  12. 'Love Guru' nominated for the worst of the worst films

    Explore Article newstrackindia.com (Jan 23 2009) Terrorism

    ... wrong side. This attracted displeasure from the part of Hindu religious leaders and organisations. Nevada (USA) based Hindu religious leader Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest movement against "The Lov... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Nevada   Verne Troyer   Universal Society of Hinduism

  13. Hindus Claim Their Protest Stumbled "Love Guru", Now Nominated for ...

    Explore Article newsblaze.com (Jan 22 2009) Terrorism

    ... spearheaded the protest movement against "The Love Guru" starting in March last, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, stated that although various issues contributed to its failure, but their effective pr... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Nevada   Verne Troyer   Universal Society of Hinduism

  14. Pope Urged to Take Up the Cause of European Roma Facing Apartheid

    Explore Article Tolerance.ca® (Jan 15 2009) Human Rights

    Universal Society of Hinduism president, Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) said that Roma were reportedly facing blatant injustice and ... Universal Society of Hinduism... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Universal Society of Hinduism   Rajan Zed   Roman Catholic Church

  15. Hindus Applaud Serbian Parliament Proposal of Adopting Laws

    Explore Article newsblaze.com (Jan 12 2009) Human Rights

    ...o proceed against suspects who discriminate. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was "step in the right direction" for Serbia and must be commended. But S... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Universal Society of Hinduism   Rajan Zed   Serbia

  16. Hindus want urgent solution to "tacit apartheid" of European Roma

    Explore Article Baltische Rundschau (Jan 11 2009) Human Rights

    Hindus want urgent solution to "tacit apartheid" of European Roma Acclaimed Hindu and Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, says that Roma reportedly continue to suffer from human rights ... Hindus want urgent ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Rajan Zed   Nevada   European Union

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