LAS VEGAS
Vegas is the most populous city in Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally renowned major resort city forgambling, shopping and fine dining. Las Vegas, which bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, is famous for thenumber of casino resorts and associated entertainment. A growing retirement and family city, it is the 28th most populous city inthe United States. Las Vegas is situated on the arid desert floor within Clark County. The surrounding environment is dominatedby desert vegetation and some wildlife, and the area is subject to torrential flash floods.
Established in 1905, Las Vegas officially became a city in 1911. With the growth that followed, at the close of the century LasVegas was the most populous American city founded in the 20th century (a distinction held by Chicago in the 19th century).The city's tolerance for various forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City, and this image has made Las Vegasa popular setting for films and television programs. On the other hand, Las Vegas also has the highest number of churches percapita of any major U.S. city. There are numerous outdoor lighting displays on Fremont Street, as well as elsewhere in the city.
The name Las Vegas is often applied to unincorporated areas that surround the city, especially the resort areas on and nearthe Las Vegas Strip. The 4 mile (6.4 km) stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard known as the Strip is mainly in the unincorporatedcommunities of Paradise and Winchester, while a small portion overlaps into Las Vegas and the unincorporated community of Enterprise.
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