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Nevada - state. Home to the gambling and entertainment cities of Las Vegas, Reno, and Lake Tahoe (Stateline). Besides that, Nevada is rich in minerals. The famous Comstock Lode, a rich deposit of gold and silver, fueled the mining boom there in 1859. Cattle ranching and sheep herding are also big business. Despite its location in the Great Basin, Nevada has its deserts and its mountains.
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