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Carson Citian
/ˈkɑːrsən ˈsɪtiən/

Carson City is the capital of Nevada and sits in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada, close to the Nevada-California border. The city was named after Kit Carson, the American frontiersman and explorer, and it became the territorial capital in 1861 when Nevada was still forming its government. Carson City has a strong Old West heritage, with historic buildings from its silver-mining days, including the Nevada State Capitol. The city is only a short drive from Lake Tahoe, which draws hikers, skiers, and boaters to the region. Today Carson City is the seat of state government and a gateway for visitors exploring the mountains and high desert of the Great Basin. Visitors can also explore the Nevada State Museum and the Nevada State Railroad Museum, both of which celebrate the state's mining and rail history.
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