The capital of Nebraska is Lincoln.
The Postal Code for Nebraska: NE
Typical abbreviation for Nebraska: Neb., Nebr.
Time Zone:
The central and eastern portions of Nebraska lies in the Central Time (CST/CDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
The western portion of Nebraska lies in the Mountain Time (MST/MDT) zone and they also observe daylight saving time.
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When the people of Nebraska refer to themselves: Nebraskan
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Nebraska has a population of 1,768,331 people.
This represents 0.59% of the national total, making it the 38th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 1,768,331 | +0.58% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 1,758,163 | +0.64% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 1,746,980 | +0.55% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 1,737,475 | +0.60% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 1,727,040 | +0.45% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 1,719,315 | +0.47% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 1,711,263 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Nebraska is 77,354 square miles (200,345.94 km²).
This represents 2.04% of the national total.
Nebraska ranks as the 16th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Nebraska is 23.00 people per square mile (8.88 people/km²).
Nebraska ranks 42nd in population density.
Nickname for Nebraska: "The Cornhusker State"
State Motto: Equality Before The Law"
State Bird: Western Meadowlark (sturnella neglecta)
State Tree: Eastern Cottonwood (populus deltoides)
State Flower: Goldenrod (solidago)
State Song: "Beautiful Nebraska"
Statehood:
Nebraska became the 37th state on Mar 1, 1867.
Useful State Links
The state website for Nebraska can be found at:
The portal for Nebraska tourism:
For information about Nebraska fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
For information about Nebraska hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Omaha | 414,521 | 44 |
| 2 | Lincoln | 239,213 | 75 |
| 3 | Bellevue | 47,334 | |
| 4 | Grand Island | 44,546 | |
| 5 | Kearney | 28,958 | |
| 6 | Fremont | 25,314 | |
| 7 | Hastings | 25,437 | |
| 8 | North Platte | 24,324 | |
| 9 | Norfolk | 23,946 | |
| 10 | Columbus | 20,909 | |
| 11 | Papillion | 20,431 | |
| 12 | Scottsbluff | 14,814 | |
| 13 | Beatrice | 12,890 | |
| 14 | South Sioux City | 11,979 | |
| 15 | La Vista | 15,692 | |
Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 2 (Midwest) |
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| Census Division: 4 (West North-Central) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 31 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region VII / Region 7 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-NE |
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