Las Vegas
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描述:Las Vegas
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This article is about the
city proper in Nevada. For the tourist destination, see
Las Vegas Strip. For the metropolitan area, see
Las Vegas Valley. For other uses, see
Las Vegas (disambiguation).
"Vegas" redirects here. For other uses, see
Vegas (disambiguation).
Las Vegas (
/lɑːs ˈveɪɡəs/,
Spanish for "The Meadows"), officially the
City of Las Vegas and often known simply as
Vegas, is the
28th-most populated city in the
United States, the most populated city in 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.
[6] 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.
The city bills itself as
The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous for its mega casino–hotels and associated activities. It is a top three destination in the United States for business conventions and a global leader in the
hospitality industry, claiming more
AAA Five Diamond hotels than any other city in the world.
[7][8][9] Today, Las Vegas annually ranks as one of the world's most visited tourist destinations.
[10][11]The city's tolerance for numerous forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City, and has made Las Vegas a popular setting for literature, films, television programs, and music videos.
Las Vegas was settled in 1905 and officially incorporated in 1911. At the close of the 20th century, it was the most populated American city founded within that century (a similar distinction earned by Chicago in the 1800s). Population growth has accelerated since the 1960s, and between 1990 and 2000 the population nearly doubled, increasing by 85.2%. Rapid growth has continued into the 21st century, and according to a 2013 estimate, the population is 603,488
[12] with a regional population of 2,027,828.
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"Las Vegas" is often used to describe areas beyond official city limits—especially the areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip, which is actually located within the unincorporated communities of Paradise, Winchester, and Enterprise.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Location in the contiguous United States
Coordinates: 36°10′30″N 115°08′11″WCoordinates: 36°10′30″N 115°08′11″W
Country United States
State Nevada
County Clark
Founded May 15, 1905
Incorporated March 16, 1911
Government
• Type Council–manager
• Mayor Carolyn Goodman (D)
• Mayor Pro Tem Steve Ross (D)
• City manager Betsy Fretwell
Area
• City 135.8 sq mi (352 km2)
• Land 135.8 sq mi (352 km2)
• Water 0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation 2,001 ft (610 m)
Population (2010)[4]
• City 583,756
• Estimate (2016)[5] 632,912
• Density 4,300/sq mi (1,700/km2)
• Urban 1,314,356
• Metro 1,951,269
• CSA 2,362,015 (US: 27th)
Demonym(s) Las Vegan
Time zone PST (UTC−8)
• Summer (DST) PDT (UTC−7)
Area code(s) 702 & 725
FIPS code 32-40000
GNIS feature ID 0847388
Website
www.lasvegasnevada.gov
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