Nebraska is a state located in the Great Plains of the mid-western United States. The total area of the state is 77,355 square miles. It is bordered on the north by South Dakota; on the east by Iowa and Missouri; on the south by Kansas and Colorado; and on the west by Colorado and Wyoming. The geographic center of the state is in Custer County.

The state comprises two major land regions:

Dissected Till Plains: Covering the eastern fifth of Nebraska, the Dissected Till Plains consist of rolling hills crisscrossed by streams and rivers. The region is fertile and suitable for growing corn, soybeans, and sorghum grain. The northern section of the Plains is known as the Loess Hills.

Great Plains of Nebraska: The area lying to the west of the Till Plains is referred to as the Great Plains. The region comprises several smaller, diverse land regions, including the Sandhills, the Pine Ridge, the Rainwater Basin, the High Plains and the Wildcat Hills. The highest point in the state, Panorama Point lies in this region.

Area	77,358 square miles
Land Area	76,878 square miles
Water Area	790 meters
Mean Elevation	790 meters
Highest Point	Panorama Point (1,653 meters)
Lowest Point	Missouri River (256 meters)
Geographic Center	Custer County

Climate

The climate in the state varies throughout. The eastern-half of Mississippi has a humid continental climate, while the western half is characterized by a semi-arid climate. The highest temperature recorded in Nebraska is 48 °C, while the lowest temperature was −44 °C.
Thunderstorms and tornadoes are common in the state. These usually occur in the spring and summer months, and sometimes in autumn. There is occasional snowfall accompanied by blizzards.

Mountains

Nebraska has many high mountain ranges. Panorama Point is the highest point in the state, followed by Hogback Mountain, Mount Edna, and Lovers Leap Butte.

The other major mountain peaks in the state are:

Table Top Mountain
Eagle Nest
Carnegie Hill
Bighorn Mountain
Bead Mountain
Wildcat Mountain
Rattlesnake Hill
Bald Hill
Little Haystack Mountain

Rivers

The major rivers in Mississippi are:

Missouri River
Niobrara River
Platte River
Republican River
Keya Paha River
Little Blue River
Snake River
White River
Nishnabotna River

Lakes

The major lakes in Mississippi are:

Lewis and Clark Lake
Harlan County Lake
Lake C.W. McConaughty
Box Butte Reservoir
Calamus Reservoir
Johnson Lake
Sutherland Reservoir

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