Nebraska is known for:
- Agricultural production
- Corn
- Beef production
- Warren Buffett
- Home of the College Baseball World Series
Geography & Demographics
| State Abbreviation |
NE |
| State Capital |
Lincoln |
| State Size |
Total (Land + Water): 77,354 sq miles; Land Only: 76,872 sq miles |
| Number of Counties |
93 |
| Time Zone |
Central Time Zone, Mountain Time Zone |
| Bordering States |
Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Wyoming |
| Highest Point | Panorama Point, 5,427 feet |
| Tallest Building | First National Bank Tower in Omaha, 634 feet |
| Largest Stadium | Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, capacity 85,458 |
| National Parks | None |
| State Population (2020) | 1,961,504 |
| State Population Density | 25.5 people / square mile |
| Area Codes |
308, 402, 531 |
| Top 5 Cities (2020 population) |
Omaha (478,393)
Lincoln (290,505)
Bellevue (53,270)
Grand Island (51,004)
Kearney (34,235)
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Government & Legislature
State Symbols
| State Bird |
Western meadowlark |
| State Fish | Channel catfish |
| State Flower |
Goldenrod |
| State Fossil | Mammoth |
| State Gem | Blue chalcedoney |
| State Grass | Little bluestem |
| State Insect | Honeybee |
| State Mammal | Whitetail deer |
| State Motto |
Equality before the law |
| State Nickname |
Cornhusker State; Beef State
| | State Rock | Prairie agate |
| State Tree |
Cottonwood |
Sports Teams
Popular Tourist Attractions
- Ashfall Fossil Beds: State park in Royal, Nebraska.
- Carhenge: Replica of England's Stonehenge, located in Alliance, Nebraska.
- Durham Museum: History museum in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Fun-Plex: Amusement park in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Gene Leahy Mall: Park in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Heartland of America Park: Park in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium: Zoo and aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Holland Performing Arts Center: Performing arts theater in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Indian Cave State Park: State park in Shubert, Nebraska.
- Joslyn Art Museum: Art museum in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Joslyn Castle: Castle in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Lauritzen Gardens: Botanical garden in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Lincoln Children's Zoo: Zoo in Lincoln, Nebraska.
- Nebraska State Capitol: State capitol building in Lincoln, Nebraska.
- Niobrara State Park: State park in Niobrara, Nebraska.
- Old Market Omaha: Neighborhood in downtown Omaha, Nebraska.
- Omaha Children's Museum: Children's museum in Omaha, Nebraska.
- The Rose Theater: Performing arts theater in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Strategic Air and Space Museum: Aviation and space museum in Ashland, Nebraska.
- Stuhr Museum: History museum in Grand Island, Nebraska.
- The Amazing Pizza Machine: Amusement center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Festivals and Events
Top festivals and events in Nebraska. They are listed in approximate order of when they take place during the year.
| Festival / Event |
When |
Location |
| Falls City Hot Air Balloon Festival | June | Falls City |
| Lincoln Arts Festival | June | Lincoln |
| Omaha Summer Arts Festival | June | Omaha |
| Nebraska Star Party | July | Merritt Reservoir |
| Kool-Aid Days | August | Hastings |
| Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival | August | Elkhorn |
| Santa Lucia Festival | August | Omaha |
| The Old West Balloon Fest | August | Mitchell |
| Nebraska State Fair | Late August to early September | Grand Island |
| AppleJack Festival | September | Nebraska City |
| Junk Jaunt | September | Various locations along the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway |
| Junkstock | September to October | Waterloo |
Popular Iconic Nebraska Foods
Nebraska is famous for the following foods:
- Runza Sandwich
- Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
- Rocky Mountain Oysters
- Raisin Pie
- BBQ Ribs
- Cheese Frenchees
- Reuben Sandwich
- Cheeseburger Pizza
Famous People Born In Nebraska
Nobel Prize Winners
United States Presidents
- Gerald R. Ford (38th President)
Pro Football Hall Of Fame Members
- William R. Lyman (Tackle. Inducted in 1964)
- Guy Chamberlin (End, Running Back. Inducted in 1965)
- Mick Tingelhoff (Center. Inducted in 2015)
Baseball Hall Of Fame Players
- Grover Cleveland Alexander (Pitcher. Inducted in 1938)
- Sam Crawford (Right Fielder. Inducted in 1957)
- Bob Gibson (Pitcher. Inducted in 1981)
- Richie Ashburn (Center Fielder. Inducted in 1995)
- Wade Boggs (Third Baseman. Inducted in 2005)
Famous Actors And Actresses
- Marlon Brando
- Henry Fonda
- Hilary Swank
Nebraska Fun Facts
- Nebraska's name comes from the Otoe Indian words nebrathka, meaning "flat water." The words refer to the Platte River that flows through the state
- Nebraska is the only state in the United States with a unicameral legislature (meaning a single legislative chamber). All other states have bicameral legislature (house and senate).
- The Lied Jungle in Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is the largest indoor rainforest in the United States.
- On Saturdays when the University of Nebraska football team plays at home, the stadium itself becomes the third-largest city in Nebraska. The stadium capacity is 87,000, and the third-largest city, Bellevue, had a population of 50,137 in 2010.
- The first American Arbor Day was originated in Nebraska City, Nebraska, by J. Sterling Morton. On April 10, 1872, an estimated one million trees were planted in Nebraska.
- The Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest is the largest hand-planted forest in the world and covers more than 90,000 acres.
- In 1927, Edwin Perkins of Hastings, Nebraska invented the powdered soft drink Kool-Aid.
- In Nebraska in 1986 for the first time ever two women ran against each other for governorship of a state.
- Omaha has been the home of the College World Series since 1950.
This page was last updated on September 01, 2025.
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