General Features
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:|
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| 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.
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
The major rivers in Mississippi are:
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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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