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