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Nebraska

The Midwest State • Official symbols, facts, and history.

Abbreviation
NE
Capital
Lincoln
Population
1,961,504
Statehood
1867
Region
Midwest
Symbols
1
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Official State Symbols

Western Meadowlark
State Bird

Western Meadowlark

Adopted 1929

Sturnella neglecta

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📊 Quick Facts

Official Name
Nebraska
Abbreviation
NE
Capital City
Lincoln
Population
1,961,504
Statehood Date
March 1, 1867
Region
Midwest
Number of Symbols
1

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