Las Vegas, the ‘City of Sin’ is the most glamorous city and one of the richest in the world. Nicknamed ‘The Entertainment Capital of the World’, it is also the most populous city in the United States and is well known for great food, shopping, entertainment and most of all, gambling. It is famous for the large number of world-class casino resorts and luxurious lifestyles.
The casino-hotels are located in the city and are owned by very popular groups, such as the Tamares and Navegante groups with the Plaza hotel and the casino on the main streets. The Las Vegas Club put up the first neon sign in a casino in 1930.
Las Vegas was established in 1905 and officially gained prominence as a city in 1911. The city is famous for its various forms of adult entertainment, making it a popular location for movies and television entertainment. This city is the world headquarters of the two largest Fortune 500 gaming companies, namely The Harrah’s Entertainment and MGM Mirage. In contrast to the sinful image of the city, it surprisingly has the largest number of churches in the country. The metropolitan area of the city is the most luminous in the world; thanks to the exterior lighting that is displayed throughout.
Las Vegas was named for the Spanish who traveled through the Texas maritime zone along the old Spanish trail. It also became known as a railroad town in the 1900s, and is situated in the arid desert area within Clark Country. The surrounding area includes desert vegetation and wildlife. Las Vegas’ population expansion was managed by the well-planned sewer system, highways, and commercial enterprises. The climate is arid and desert. The summer months are very hot and dry, with little humidity recorded in the city. Winters are short-lived and have little snowfall.
The population of the city is very irregular. One of the fastest growing populations in the United States, Las Vegas has a metropolitan population of 1,865,746. The median household income in Las Vegas is approximately $53,000. ‘The First Friday’ celebration takes place on the first Friday of every month, showcasing arts and entertainment from local artists in the downtown area called the “Arts District”. The Las Vegas Zoo exhibits more than 150 species of flora and fauna. Annual events such as the Hell Dorado Days are also part and cause for celebration.
Many parks, recreation centers, and amusement parks, including Floyd Lamb State Park, Las Vegas Spring Preserve, add to the city’s popularity. Hawaiians regard this land as a popular tourist destination. Nearly 80,000 former Hawaiians lived in Las Vegas; the city is sometimes called the Ninth Island of Hawaii. The Council Manager form of government is practiced in the city. The city has the most populated schools in the country. The University of Nevada is located in paradise, 5 km from the city limits. Las Vegas schooling is considered very prestigious.
Intercity bus carriers are the service provided by the Department of Transportation Services and RTC transit. All city designation signs begin with N, S, W, or E for ease of travel. All air traffic for domestic and international airlines is handled by McCarran International Airport. The only first class rail system is the Union Pacific Railroads.
The main tourist attractions are the Neon museum, Fremont Street, Neon polis, Mormon Fort stands as the main attractions of the beautiful city.