Las Vegas is the big city in the state of Nevada in the United States of America. Commonly called the Entertainment Capital of the World. Has become in one of the major tourist destinations. The principal activity is the plays in the casinos.
This city has been the best for the shoppings and tourims.
In 2008, the city has had a population of 603,093 persons and the metropolitan area has had a population of approximately 1.9 million.
HISTORY
The name Las Vegas was taken by the Spanish Antonio Armijo who arrived there while still an old Spanish road from Texas.
At this time, some low areas of Las Vegas Valley, there were springs that created extensive green areas that contrasted with the desert around them, hence the name "Las Vegas".
The town was founded in 1905 (it was a stop on the Union Pacific train) but even the 30's remained as a small town.
In 1931, the play was declared legal and the city began to grow quickly until today.
Las Vegas was named the center of the gaming and leisure of the United States, with famous guests like Frank Sinatra, Elvis and Liberace.
At this time, some low areas of Las Vegas Valley, there were springs that created extensive green areas that contrasted with the desert around them, hence the name "Las Vegas".
The town was founded in 1905 (it was a stop on the Union Pacific train) but even the 30's remained as a small town.
In 1931, the play was declared legal and the city began to grow quickly until today.
Las Vegas was named the center of the gaming and leisure of the United States, with famous guests like Frank Sinatra, Elvis and Liberace.
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