Las Vegas - A
Beautiful desert with Unlimited Drinks Flowing


   
Las Vegas - General Information |
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Currency: |
US Dollar (US$) |
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Language: |
English & Spanish |
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Area: |
340 km² |
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Climate: |
Hot Summers, Mild Winters &
Very little rainfall |
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| Summer: |
Max
- 90°F (32°C) | Min - 68°F (20°C) |
| Winter: |
Max
- 64°F (18°C) | Min - 45°F (7°C) |
| Also known as: |
The Entertainment Capital of the
World, Sin City & Vegas |
| Famous for: |
Casinos, Roller Coasters & Entertainment |
| Geographical Location: |
Southwestern corner of Nevada, America |
| Latitude, Longitude & Altitude: |
36°11.39'N, 115°13.19'W & 2001ft
(above sea level) |
| Best time to visit: |
October to March (with extremely hot summers) |
| Neighbouring Cities: |
Alamo, Henderson, Boulder & Laughlin |
| Means of Local Transport: |
Buses, Cabs & Monorail |
Hot Links & Contacts
Las Vegas Tourism:
http://www.lasvegastourism.com/
http://www.visitlasvegas.com/
Las Vegas Business Tourism:
http://www.lvcva.com/index.jsp
Nevada Govt.:
http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/
Las Vegas Chambers of Commerce & Industry:
http://www.lvchamber.com/
General Info.:
http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=17700
| Emergencies: |
911 |
Police: |
702/795-3111 |
Rape Crisis: |
702/366-1640 |
VISA (stolen or lost): |
800/847-2911 |
MasterCard (stolen or lost): |
800/307-7309 |
Overview
Las Vegas or just Vegas is the most populous city of the state Nevada. Set
in the middle of a vast Desert, the city is created entirely to entertain.
Internationally recognized as vacation, shopping, entertainment and gambling
destination, Vegas has rightly been described as the world's largest theme
park.
This center of gambling in United States is marketed as The
Entertainment Capital of the World. Due to the popularity of legalized
gambling, availability of alcoholic at any time and various forms of adult
entertainment, Las Vegas is also commonly denoted by the name the Sin
City.
Where the other cities has a skyline made up entirely of buildings, but in
Vegas builders have to worry about the height of the roller coaster in their
hotel. Emerged from the desert 100 years ago, the city saw an unbelievable
expansion, making it an ever-changing fantasyland. This adult paradise is a
world where nothing but money talks and the most favored destination for
those seeking their fortune.
Surprisingly, Las Vegas is also a place to be if one wants to get married.
The marriage laws in the state of Nevada are the easiest in the US. Although
no one can get tired of the glitz and flash, the roll and spin of the city,
but in case someone do get, then one can always turn to admire the gorgeous
scenery of Vegas.
This diversified glamorous city of ringing slot machines, rolling wheels &
dices, huge casino hotels, giant roller coasters and of innumerable flashy
fairs and festivals therefore, is the most spectacular city on earth.