Nebraska state directory with useful information that covers related links including, travel and transportation, education, health, beauty, sports, culture, event and more on GreatNebraska.com   Submit a Site   About Nebraska Home > About Nebraska Capital City: Lincoln Economy: Agriculture, industry, financial services. Language Description: English Passport/Visa U.S.: Canadians need to show proof of citizenship (including a photo ID) to enter the U.S. and to re-enter Canada. A passport is recommended. Reconfirm travel document requirements with your carrier before departing. Population: 1,711,263 Religion: Christian (Protestant, Catholic) Time Zone: 6-7 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-6 and -7 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed April-October Governor: Mike Johanns, R (to Jan. 2007) Lieut. Governor: David Heineman, R (to Jan. 2007) Senators: Charles Hagel, R (to Jan. 2009); Ben Nelson, D (to Jan. 2007) Secy. of State: John Gale, R (to Jan. 2007) Atty. General: Jon Bruning, R (to Jan. 2007) Treasurer: Lorelee Byrd, R (to Jan. 2007) Organized as territory: May 30, 1854 Entered Union (rank): March 1, 1867 (37) Present constitution adopted: Oct. 12, 1875 (extensively amended 1919–20) Motto: Equality before the law State Symbols: flower goldenrod (1895) fish channel catfish (1997) ballad “A Place Like Nebraska” (1997) tree cottonwood (1972) bird Western meadowlark (1929) insect honeybee (1975) gemstone blue agate (1967) rock prairie agate (1967) fossil mammoth (1967) song “Beautiful Nebraska” (1967) soil typic argiustolls, holdreges series (1979) mammal whitetail deer (1981) grass little bluestem (1969) beverage milk (1998) Nicknames: Cornhusker State (1945); Beef State Origin of name: From an Oto Indian word meaning “flat water” 10 largest cities (2000): Omaha, 390,007; Lincoln, 225,581; Bellevue, 44,382; Grand Island, 42,940; Kearney, 27,431; Fremont, 25,174; Hastings, 24,064; North Platte, 23,878; Norfolk, 23,516; Columbus, 20,971 Land area: 76,872 sq mi. (199,098 sq km) Geographic center: In Custer Co., 10 mi. NW of Broken Bow Number of counties: 93 Largest county by population and area: Douglas, 465,683 (2001); Cherry, 5,961 sq mi. State parks: 85 areas, historical and recreational; 8 major areas Residents: Nebraskan Home   About Us   Submit Site   Link to Us   Contact Us   Disclaimer   Privacy Policy Information contained herein is deemed accurate and correct, but no warranty is implied or given. © Copyright GreatNebraska.com, Inc., 2004. All rights reserved.Leading online directory in Nebraska, USA . At Greatnebraska.com you may find Nebraska services and information guide you obtain related content including science, entertainment, travel, shopping, health, beauty, education, government and more interesting categories on our site.