Las Vegas, billed as The Entertainment Capital of the World, is famous for massive and lavish casino resorts, the unrestricted availability of alcoholic beverages (as is true throughout Nevada), and adult entertainment. Once officially referred to as Sin City, this image made Las Vegas a popular setting for films and television programs. Las Vegas from the Spanish word for the meadows for the US usages and from vega meadow < Iberian vaica or baika meadow < Iberian ibai river in other places. ... Vegas may refer to: Las Vegas, Nevada, a city in the U.S. Vegas, a duo and self-titled album featuring Terry Hall and David A. Stewart on the RCA Records label Vegas (album) is the 1997 debut album by the big beat duo The Crystal Method Vegas (comics) is... The Entertainment Capital of the World is the moniker used to describe several places. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Alcoholic beverages An alcoholic beverage is a drink containing ethanol, commonly known as alcohol, although in chemistry the definition of alcohol includes many other compounds. ... Adult entertainment is entertainment restricted from people under a specified age in by a community, religious group, or government. ... For other uses, see Sin City (disambiguation). ... This article is about motion pictures. ... A television program (US), television programme (UK) or simply television show is a segment of programming in television broadcasting. ...

Las Vegas, Nevada

Main article: Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas (often abbreviated as Vegas) is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, United States, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally known resort, shopping, entertainment, and gambling destination. It was established in 1905 and officially became a city in 1911. With the growth that followed, Las Vegas became the largest U.S. city founded in the 20th century (a distinction held by Chicago in the 19th century). It is the 28th largest city in the United States. For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ... This article is about the U.S. State of Nevada. ... Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. ... Resorts combine a hotel and a variety of recreations, such as swimming pools. ... Shopping is the examining of goods or services from retailers with intent to purchase. ... A stilt-walker entertaining shoppers at a shopping centre in Swindon, England Entertainment is an event, performance, or activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation to an audience (although, for example, in the case of a computer game the audience may be only one person). ... Gamble redirects here. ... For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901&#8211;2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900&#8211;1999... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century &#8212; 19th century &#8212; 20th century &#8212; more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ten most populous cities in the United States Los Angeles San Jose San Diego Phoenix Chicago New York City Houston San Antonio Dallas Philadelphia The following is a list of the most populous incorporated places in the United States. ...

The name Las Vegas is often applied to the unincorporated areas of Clark County that surround the city, especially the resort areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip. This 4½ mile (7.2 km) stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard is mostly outside the city limits, in the unincorporated towns of Paradise and Winchester. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. ... The south end of The Strip; approximately one third of the entire Strip is represented here. ... “Miles” redirects here. ... “km” redirects here. ... Las Vegas Boulevard is the current name for a road that has a historic past. ... City limits refers to the defined limits of a citys area. ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, United States, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Looking west toward Paradise Road and the Las Vegas Strip in the CDP of Paradise, Nevada Paradise is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Nevada. ... Winchester is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Nevada. ...

Las Vegas metropolitan area

Main article: Las Vegas metropolitan area

The Las Vegas metropolitan area, includes the Las Vegas Valley, a 600-square-mile (1600 km²) basin, and surrounding areas, that are part of Clark County in southern Nevada. The area contains the largest concentration of people in the state. The history of the Las Vegas metropolitan area largely coincides with the history of the city of Las Vegas. "Las Vegas" is often used generically to describe the entire area covered in this article. The metropolitan area is currently the fastest growing one in the nation with a population rise of nearly 25% from 2000 to 2006, and a current population of approximately 1.8 million. The metropolitan area consists of the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, and other unincorporated locales surrounding these cities. In 2005, the valley hosted 34.7 million visitors. The area is part of the Las Vegas-Paradise Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is by defined by the United States Census Bureau to include all of Clark County.^[1] The Las Vegas metropolitan area, includes the Las Vegas Valley a 600 square mile (1600 km²) basin, and surrounding areas, that are part of Clark County in southern Nevada. ... A 600 square mile basin that encompasses greater Las Vegas metropolitan area. ... Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. ... This article is about the U.S. State of Nevada. ... For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ... The United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) defines micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas. ... // Clan Henderson (Gàidhlig: clann Eanruig) Henderson (surname) Henderson, Buenos Aires, the district capital of Hipolito Yrigoyen Partido, Argentina Henderson, Western Australia, Australia Henderson, New Zealand Henderson, Colorado, United States Henderson, Kentucky, United States Henderson, Louisiana, United States Henderson, Maryland, United States Henderson, Nebraska, United States Henderson, Nevada, United States... North Las Vegas is a city located in Clark County, Nevada. ... Boulder City is a city located in Clark County, Nevada. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...

Las Vegas Strip

Main article: Las Vegas Strip

The south end of The Strip; approximately one third of the entire Strip is represented here.

The Las Vegas Strip (also known as The Strip) is a 4 mi (6.7 km) section of Las Vegas Boulevard South, most of which has been designated an All-American Road. Only part of The Strip is located within the city limits of Las Vegas, Nevada: the section north of Sahara Avenue. The section south of Sahara Avenue is in Clark County's unincorporated Townships of Paradise and Winchester. The south end of The Strip; approximately one third of the entire Strip is represented here. ... The Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. CREDIT: Jon Sullivan. ... The Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. CREDIT: Jon Sullivan. ... “Miles” redirects here. ... “km” redirects here. ... Las Vegas Boulevard is the current name for a road that has a historic past. ... A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for its archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and/or scenic qualities. ... For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ... Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. ...

Many of the largest hotel, casino and resort properties in the world are located on The Strip. Over the years, Las Vegas Boulevard South has been called Arrowhead Highway, Salt Lake Highway, U.S. Highway 91, and Los Angeles Highway. The Strip was reportedly named by Los Angeles police officer Guy McAfee, after his hometown's Sunset Strip.^[2] For other uses, see Hotel (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Resorts combine a hotel and a variety of recreations, such as swimming pools. ... The Arrowhead Highway was a road connecting Los Angeles, California and Salt Lake City, Utah by way of Las Vegas, Nevada. ... United States Highway 91 is a north-south United States highway. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... Police officers in South Australia A police officer (or policeman/policewoman) is a warranted worker of a police force. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Notes

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External links

• City of Las Vegas
• Las Vegas Tourism
• Las Vegas History