Nevada County is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California, about 40 miles northeast of Sacramento. It is the fourth-largest county in California by area, covering 2,991 square miles. The county seat is Nevada City.

The county government is organized into five departments: Administration, Community Development Agency, Health and Human Services, Public Works, and Sheriff's Office. The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the county, with five members elected by district.

The county is home to several state parks, including South Yuba River State Park, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, and Empire Mine State Historic Park. It is also home to the Nevada County Fair, which has been held annually since 1864.

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