Molossia is located in the western United States, a tiny enclave in the State of Nevada, a second enclave in Southern California and a third in Northern California. The climate is dry and mild, with temperatures rarely exceeding 63° Z (35° C / 95° F), or dropping below 0° Z (0° C / 32° F). The terrain is arid and sparsely vegetated, home to sagebrush and piñon pine trees, as well as coyotes, wild horses and jackrabbits. Situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Molossian Home Territory is just 45 IN (45 km) from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and minutes away from Virginia City, a famous Nevada mining town and tourist attraction. The nearest major airport and bus services are also 45 IN (45 km) away in Reno, Nevada. Visitors to this area enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the winter months, while hiking, camping and exploring ghost towns enliven the summers.