Nebraska, US

About

Nebraska is a state located in the Great Plains region of the central United States. It is bordered by South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and Wyoming.

Some key facts about Nebraska:

• Capital: Lincoln
• Population: Around 1.9 million
• Area: 77,354 square miles (16th largest state)
• Nickname: The Cornhusker State

Nebraska's geography consists primarily of grassy plains and farmland. The eastern part of the state is lush and hilly while the western portion is more arid with canyons and buttes. The Platte River flows through central Nebraska.

Agriculture has long been the bedrock of Nebraska's economy and culture. It is among the nation's leaders in cattle ranching and corn production. Other major industries include finance and insurance. Omaha is the largest city and home to Berkshire Hathaway.

The University of Nebraska, with campuses in Lincoln and Omaha, is the state's largest educational system. The state has a rich sports culture centered around Cornhusker football.

Nebraska has dramatic seasonal weather ranging from hot, humid summers to bitterly cold, snowy winters. Thunderstorms and tornadoes are common in the springtime.

Key sights include Chimney Rock, Carhenge, the Henry Doorly Zoo, and Scotts Bluff National Monument. Nebraska offers outdoor recreation at lakes and along the Platte River. The state also has a developing wine industry.

In summary, Nebraska is an agricultural powerhouse and quintessential Great Plains state known for rolling prairies, cornfields, college football, and an unpretentious Midwest sensibility. Its fertile soils and heartland culture make it a distinctively American place.

Quick Facts about Nebraska

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Geography

Nebraska is located at 41°30'1"N 99°45'2"W (41.5002800, -99.7506700). It has 6 neighbors: Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming.

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The largest city of Nebraska is Omaha with a population of 478,393. Other cities include, Lincoln population 290,505, Bellevue population 53,270, Grand Island population 51,004 and Kearney population 34,235. See all Nebraska cities & populated places.

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Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Nebraska.

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People born in Nebraska, including children's writer Rainbow Rowell, actor Robert Taylor, humanitarian Maurice Pate, .

List

• Fern Hobbs (American lawyer) she was born in 08/05/1883
• John Theodore Buchholz (American botanist (1888-1951)) he was born in 14/07/1888
• Guy Chamberlin (American football player and coach (1894-1967)) he was born in 16/01/1894
• Victor Emanuel Anderson (American politician (1902-1962)) he was born in 30/03/1902
• Tom Berry (Governor of South Dakota (1879-1951)) he was born in 23/04/1879
• Kim Winona (actress) she was born in 10/10/1930
• Jeri Southern (American singer) she was born in 05/08/1926
• Susette LaFlesche Tibbles (Native American writer, lecturer, interpreter and artist) she was born in 01/01/1854
• Edwin Sutherland (American criminologist) he was born in 13/08/1883
• Ron Schmeits (President of the National Rifle Association)
• Lucas Cruikshank (American actor) he was born in 29/08/1993
• Junior Raglin (American musician) he was born in 16/03/1917
• Boyd Senter (American musician and clarinetist) he was born in 30/11/1898
• Charley Brock (American football player (1916-1987)) he was born in 15/03/1916
• Willard J. Turnbull he was born in 01/01/1903
• Francis La Flesche (Native American writer and anthropologist) he was born in 25/12/1857
• Franklin Hansen (Sound engineer) he was born in 02/05/1897
• Jerry Hahn (American musician) he was born in 21/09/1940