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Introduction Carson City is the capital of Nevada, an all round vacation destination. It offers a wide variety of outdoor activities. It was called the "hub of the Sierras," because of o the industries that dominated the area in the late 1800s—logging, mining, and the railroad. Carson City is not only a center of government, but entertainment, shopping, skiing, golf, and fishing. The city has a charm of its own with its unique culture, and Wild West adventure. Recently, people have moved to the city from California which also resulted in improved quality of life. The city boasts a beautiful historic district amid a growing business environment that provides immense opportunities for companies and workers alike.
Carson City is located at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada range. It lies 30 miles south of Reno, near Lake Tahoe, which is 14 miles to the west. It is surrounded by Washoe and Storey counties to the north, and by the state of California to the west.
Carson City has a pleasant, semi-desert climate, with an average of 265 sunny days annually. Summers are warm and dry with peak temperatures reaching into the 90° F, while temperatures can drop into the 50° F during the evenings. Winters are cold and dry. The city receives an annual average snowfall of about 22 inches.
Area : 155.66 square miles (2000)
Elevation : 4,600 feet above sea level
Latitude : 39.16 N, Longitude: 119.75 W
Average Temperatures : January, 33.6° F; July, 69.9° F
Average Annual Precipitation : 11.8 inches of rain, 22 inches of snow
Population : 56,062 as on 2005
Local festivals include * Basque Festival
* Jazz and Poetry
* Nevada Day
* Oktoberfest
Attractions * Carson Hot Spring
* Steamboat Villa hot springs spa
* Bower's Mansion warm pool
* Pony Express
* Overland Stage
* The Kit Carson Trail
* The Capitol building
* The Nevada State Railroad Museum