Population(2006) 1,711,263-38th

Governor: Dave Heineman-R

Capital: Lincoln

State Bird: Western Meadowlark

State Tree: Cottonwood

State Flower: Goldenrod

State Motto: Equality Before the Law

37th State in the Union

93 Counties

Lowest Point: Missouri River 480 feet.

Highest Point: Panorama Point 5,424 feet.