Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
The Las Vegas Strip
Country	United States
State	Nevada
County	Clark
Founded	June 28, 2014 (8 years ago)
Nickname(s)	"Vegas", "Sin City", "City of Lights", "The Gambling Capital of the World"
Mayor	None
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.