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| name                    = Ls Vegas, Nevada
| name                    = Las Vegas, Nevada
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| settlement_type          = City
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| image_seal              = las vegas seal.png|Seal
| image_seal              = las vegas seal.png|Seal
| nickname                = "Vegas", "Sin City", "City of Lights", "The Gambling Capital of the World"
| nickname                = "Vegas", "Sin City", "City of Lights", "The Gambling Capital of the World"
| country                  = [[United States]]
| subdivision_type        = Country
| state                    = Nevada
| subdivision_name        = [[United States]]
| county                  = Clark
| subdivision_type1        = State
| subdivision_name1        = Nevada
| subdivision_type2        = County
| subdivision_name2        = Clark
| established_title        = Founded
| established_title        = Founded
| established_date        = June 28, 2014 (8 years ago)
| established_date        = June 28, 2014 (8 years ago)

Latest revision as of 21:24, 29 January 2023

Las Vegas, Nevada
City
The Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas Strip
Flag of Las Vegas, Nevada
Official seal of Las Vegas, Nevada
Nickname(s): 
"Vegas", "Sin City", "City of Lights", "The Gambling Capital of the World"
Motto(s): 
Justitia Omnibus
(English: Justice for All)
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
CountyClark
FoundedJune 28, 2014 (8 years ago)
Government
 • MayorNone
 • Las Vegas City CouncilDisbanded
DemonymLas Vegan
AirportsMcCarran 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.