Las Vegas (“Entertainment Capital of the World”) is the seat of Clark co., S Nev. It was incorporated in 1911. Las Vegas is the center of one of the fastest growing urban areas and the largest city in Nevada, United States. Gross Income from hotels, gambling, entertainment, theme parks, resorts, and other tourist-oriented industries forms the backbone of the economy. The nightclubs, casinos, and championship boxing matches are world famous, and entertainment enterprises have promoted an increasing array of music, sports, gambling, and amusement centers up and down the main strip, as the city came through in the 1990s in redefining itself as a family resort, complete with monorail. It has 1,149-ft (350-m) Stratosphere Tower which is the country's tallest observation tower. Las Vegas is also the commercial center of a ranching and mining area and has diverse manufacturing, including gaming equipment.
Las Vegas is incomparable among U.S. cities. It is Known for luxury casinos and show palaces offering non-stop enjoyment on the "Strip" and in downtown Casino Center, the city has over the years become synonymous with glitter and glamor. Since late 1980s, Las Vegas has gained another identity as a center for business, finance, transportation, and services; still illustrious as the "Entertainment Capital of the World," it has actively and successfully refined a diversified economy. The Las Vegas citizen can enjoy legalized gaming, yet more often will take advantage of the diverse range of cultural and recreational opportunities provided in the city and in the surrounding area. The population estimated in 2003 is 517,017.
Climate: Las Vegas climate is distinctive of the Mojave Desert, in which it is located, marked with hot summers, mild winters, abundant sunshine year-round and very little rainfall.
Education: Area wise Private and Public schools are available and for PG program universities like - University of Nevada, Las Vegas, University of Phoenix, Nevada State College,Touro University Nevada.
ECONOMY: The Las Vegas economy primarily depends on tourism, gaming and conventions which in turn feed the retail and dining industries. Several companies engaged in the manufacture of electronic gaming machines, such as slot machines, are situated in the Las Vegas area. In the 2000s retail and dining have become attractions of their own.
Tourism marketing and promotions are managed by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors authority, a county wide agency. Its annual Visitors Survey supplies detailed information on visitor numbers, spending patterns and resulting revenues.
CITY ATTRACTIONS: The enthusiastic attractions in Vegas are the Casinos. The most famous casinos line Las Vegas Boulevard South it is also known as the Las Vegas Strip. There are plenty of casinos in the city's downtown area as well, which was the original sight of the city's gaming industry in its early days. Several giant casinos are also located in the county around the city. The city has many parks which offer a wide range of activities.
SPORTS OF INTEREST: Soccer of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Boating, Golf, Climbing, Rock Climbing.
Real Estate: Real estate is also the sign of development of the city and has come in the form of high-rise growth. A substantial gain in the number of high-rises under construction and proposed in Las Vegas began in 2003 and has continued into 2006. New Condominium and hotel high rise projects have made the entire Las Vegas skyline to convert dramatically in recent years. Many major projects are planned for downtown Las Vegas as well as the Las Vegas Strip including the biggest privately financed development proposed in the United States - Project City Center.
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