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Nebraska Facts

Capital: Lincoln
Population: 1,711,263
Entered the Union: March 1, 1867
As the: 37th state
Motto: Equality Before the Law
State abbreviation/Postal code: Nebr./NE
Governor: David Heineman, R (to Jan. 2011)1
Lieut. Governor: Rick Sheehy, R (to Jan. 2011)
Senators: Charles Hagel, R (to Jan. 2009); Ben Nelson, D (to Jan. 2013)
U.S. Representatives: 3
Secy. of State: John Gale, R (to Jan. 2011)
Atty. General: Jon Bruning, R (to Jan. 2011)
Treasurer: Shane Osborn, R (to Jan. 2011)
Organized as territory: May 30, 1854
Entered Union (rank): March 1, 1867 (37)
Present constitution adopted: Oct. 12, 1875 (extensively amended 1919–20)
Nickname: Cornhusker State, Beef State, and The Tree Planter State
Flower: Goldenrod
Bird: Western Meadowlark
Song: Beautiful Nebraska
Sports Teams: None
Origin of Name: From an Oto Indian word meaning flat water
Major Industries: Grain, cattle, hog, meat-packing, clothing, farm machinery, chemicals, and transportation equipment
Historical Sites: Chimney Rock National Historic Site and the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer
Points of Interest: Agate Fossil Beds in Homestead, Scotts Bluff National Monuments, the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery in Lincoln, and the Lied Center for the Performing Arts in Lincoln
Bordering States: Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota