last edited Dec 11, 2019
Introduction to Las Vegas
Location Map of Las Vegas
Overview of Las Vegas
Whether you love it or not, "The Entertainment Capital of the World", as it's also known, is one of a kind with its casinos and its very distinctive atmosphere. Even if today's Vegas has nothing in common with the city of the past, and "events" or certain sporting events are now taking up more and more space in the life of the city.
Key Facts
- Type of place: main city.
- Tourist interest: (must-see or highly recommended).
- Location:
- Latitude/longitude:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 632,912 inhabitants and over 1.350 million for the metropolitan area (2016).
- Area: 352 km².
- Density: 1,700 inhabitants/km².
- Altitude: 610 m.
Tourism
Essentials for Travel
- Tourist interest: (must-see or highly recommended).
- By air:
- Backpacker daily budget:
- Best for accommodation:
- Best for getting around:
- Best time for climate/crowds/prices:
- Website: https://www.visitlasvegas.com