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<li>[[North Las Vegas]]</li>

<li>[[Henderson]]</li>

<li>[[Paradise]]</li>

<li>[[Spring Valley]]</li>

<li>[[Winchester]]</li>

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'''Las Vegas''' is the largest city in the state of [[Nevada]] and serves as the cultural and economic heart of [[Clark County]]. As of the 2023 estimate, the city had a population of just over 660,000, making it the 25th most populous city in the United States.<ref name="USCensusVegas">U.S. Census Bureau. ''QuickFacts: Las Vegas city, Nevada''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/lasvegascitynevada</ref>

Founded in 1905 and incorporated in 1911, Las Vegas grew rapidly thanks to the arrival of the railroad and the construction of the [[Hoover Dam]] in the 1930s.<ref name="VegasHistory">City of Las Vegas. ''History of Las Vegas''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov</ref> The city became world-famous for its resort casinos, vibrant nightlife, and entertainment scene, especially along the Las Vegas Strip—a corridor actually located in nearby unincorporated communities like [[Paradise]] and [[Winchester]].<ref name="StripLocation">Los Angeles Times. ''Why the Las Vegas Strip isn’t actually in Las Vegas''. July 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2022-07-08/why-the-las-vegas-strip-is-not-in-las-vegas</ref>

Today, Las Vegas is a global tourist destination, drawing over 38 million visitors annually.<ref name="LVCVAStats">Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. ''2023 Visitor Statistics''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.lvcva.com</ref> It also has a growing local economy anchored by hospitality, technology, and sports—including being home to the [[Las Vegas Raiders]] (NFL), [[Vegas Golden Knights]] (NHL), and various major events like CES and Formula 1.

Despite its fame, Las Vegas is also a community of neighborhoods, schools, parks, and families—far more than just a tourist town.

== Quick Facts ==

* **Incorporated:** 1911

* **County:** [[Clark County]]

* **Population:** ~660,000 (2023 est.)

* **Elevation:** ~2,001 ft

* **Nicknames:** "The Entertainment Capital of the World", "Sin City"

* **Airport:** [[Harry Reid International Airport]] (LAS)

== Education ==

Las Vegas is served by the [[Clark County School District]], the fifth-largest in the U.S. It is also home to:

* [[University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)]]

* Nevada State College (nearby Henderson)

* College of Southern Nevada (CSN)

== Local Government ==

Las Vegas operates under a council–manager system. The city manages its own police department (LVMPD is shared with the county), public works, planning, and more.

== Cultural Landmarks and Events ==

* [[Fremont Street Experience]]

* The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

* First Friday Arts Festival

* [[Mob Museum]], Neon Museum, Natural History Museum

== Economy ==

* **Tourism and Entertainment**

* **Technology and Startups**

* **Logistics and Transportation**

* **Professional Sports and Events**

== Related Pages ==

== References ==

[[Category:Clark County]]

[[Category:All Cities and Towns]]

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+<div style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; margin-bottom:0.5em;">Nearby Communities</div>
+<ul>
+<li>[[North Las Vegas]]</li>
+<li>[[Henderson]]</li>
+<li>[[Paradise]]</li>
+<li>[[Spring Valley]]</li>
+<li>[[Winchester]]</li>
+</ul>
+</div>
+<!-- ==================== END: Nearby Communities Sidebar ==================== -->
+<!-- =========================== BEGIN: Intro Section =========================== -->
+'''Las Vegas''' is the largest city in the state of [[Nevada]] and serves as the cultural and economic heart of [[Clark County]]. As of the 2023 estimate, the city had a population of just over 660,000, making it the 25th most populous city in the United States.<ref name="USCensusVegas">U.S. Census Bureau. ''QuickFacts: Las Vegas city, Nevada''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/lasvegascitynevada</ref>
+Founded in 1905 and incorporated in 1911, Las Vegas grew rapidly thanks to the arrival of the railroad and the construction of the [[Hoover Dam]] in the 1930s.<ref name="VegasHistory">City of Las Vegas. ''History of Las Vegas''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov</ref> The city became world-famous for its resort casinos, vibrant nightlife, and entertainment scene, especially along the Las Vegas Strip—a corridor actually located in nearby unincorporated communities like [[Paradise]] and [[Winchester]].<ref name="StripLocation">Los Angeles Times. ''Why the Las Vegas Strip isn’t actually in Las Vegas''. July 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2022-07-08/why-the-las-vegas-strip-is-not-in-las-vegas</ref>
+Today, Las Vegas is a global tourist destination, drawing over 38 million visitors annually.<ref name="LVCVAStats">Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. ''2023 Visitor Statistics''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.lvcva.com</ref> It also has a growing local economy anchored by hospitality, technology, and sports—including being home to the [[Las Vegas Raiders]] (NFL), [[Vegas Golden Knights]] (NHL), and various major events like CES and Formula 1.
+Despite its fame, Las Vegas is also a community of neighborhoods, schools, parks, and families—far more than just a tourist town.
+== Quick Facts ==
+* **Incorporated:** 1911
+* **County:** [[Clark County]]
+* **Population:** ~660,000 (2023 est.)
+* **Elevation:** ~2,001 ft
+* **Nicknames:** "The Entertainment Capital of the World", "Sin City"
+* **Airport:** [[Harry Reid International Airport]] (LAS)
+== Education ==
+Las Vegas is served by the [[Clark County School District]], the fifth-largest in the U.S. It is also home to:
+* [[University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)]]
+* Nevada State College (nearby Henderson)
+* College of Southern Nevada (CSN)
+== Local Government ==
+Las Vegas operates under a council–manager system. The city manages its own police department (LVMPD is shared with the county), public works, planning, and more.
+== Cultural Landmarks and Events ==
+* [[Fremont Street Experience]]
+* The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
+* First Friday Arts Festival
+* [[Mob Museum]], Neon Museum, Natural History Museum
+== Economy ==
+* **Tourism and Entertainment**
+* **Technology and Startups**
+* **Logistics and Transportation**
+* **Professional Sports and Events**
+== Related Pages ==
+== References ==
+<references />
+<!-- ============================ BEGIN: Page Categories ============================ -->
 [[Category:Clark County]]
 [[Category:All Cities and Towns]]
+<!-- ============================= END: Page Categories ============================= -->