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'''Las Vegas''', often known simply as '''Vegas''', is a city within the [[United States]], specifically within the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. The Las Vegas Valley as a whole serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center for Nevada. | '''Las Vegas''', often known simply as '''Vegas''', is a city within the [[United States]], specifically within the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. The Las Vegas Valley as a whole serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center for Nevada. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:46, 2 January 2025
Las Vegas, Nevada | |
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City | |
| The Las Vegas Strip The Las Vegas Strip | |
| Nickname(s): "Vegas", "Sin City", "City of Lights", "The Gambling Capital of the World" | |
| Motto(s): Justitia Omnibus (English: Justice for All) | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| Founded | June 28, 2014 (8 years ago) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | None |
| • Las Vegas City Council | Disbanded |
| Demonym | Las Vegan |
| Airports | McCarran International Airport |
Las Vegas, often known simply as Vegas, is a city within the United States, specifically within the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. The Las Vegas Valley as a whole serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center for Nevada.