| State Abbreviation |
NE |
| Statehood |
March 1, 1867 |
| State Capital |
Lincoln |
| Number of Counties |
93 |
| State Population (2005) | 1,758,787 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
April 3, 2006 |
| State Flower |
Goldenrod |
| Nickname |
Cornhusker State, Beef State
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| State Flag |
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| Area Codes |
308, 402 |
| Top 5 Cities (2000 population) |
| Omaha | 390,007 |
| Lincoln | 225,581 |
| Bellevue | 44,382 |
| Grand Island | 42,940 |
| Kearney | 27,431 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
None
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